• SALARY: $1,817.26 - $2,082.44 pw + Super + Leaseback
• Work Type: Permanent Full Time
• Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570
• Enjoy a 35 hour working week
• Fully maintained leaseback vehicle
• Flexibility through flex leave provisions
• Professional career development
• Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options

Come join an organisation with endless opportunities, where people choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape, influence and grow a community.

Camden Council are looking for an Environmental Health Specialist to join our Environment & Health team. You will be responsible for providing specialist advice and review for development applications and planning proposals. As part of the Environment & Regulatory Services branch you will work collaboratively across the organisation, to ensure the provision of timely advice and support for public and environmental health matters.

Don’t miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant science, applied science or similar degree, with previous experience in an environmental health role
• Experience in the assessment of complex reports for development applications, rezoning and planning instruments for environmental health impacts including air, noise, water, land and public health issues
• Ability to make sound judgements and interpretations based on analysis of information and complex situations
• A sound working knowledge and expertise in the application and administration of current Acts and associated Regulations as they relate to the environment and public health
  • Local Government Act
  • Protection of the Environment Operations Act
  • Contaminated Lands Management Act
  • All other relevant legislation and standards currently in use by local government EHO’s
• Sound organisation and time management skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with demonstrated conflict resolution and mediation skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate computer systems and database systems
• Proven ability to work in multi-disciplined teams

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in environmental science or management or a related discipline
• Ability to solve problems using research, analysis and evaluation of information which is often not readily available
• Possess a broad understanding and knowledge of environment and health issues in local government
• Experience in inspection and regulation of on-site sewage management systems
• Have a strong environmental ethic and desire to educate others

To meet Council’s WHS requirements and in accordance with Council’s Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication. If a medical contraindication certificate is provided, it will be assessed against a risk assessment and the decision of whether Council accepts the medical contraindication certificate, will be based on operational needs.

Please note: this position may be subject to background checks which may include a National Criminal Check Clearance. 

Further Information: Fiona Stalgis, Team Leader Environment & Health on 4654 7754

Position Description: For full position description details click here