The Role
- Coordinate the Specialist Environmental Health team within the Environmental Health Unit, including training of team members and assisting in the planning and review of environmental health work programs each year.
- Perform complex and specialised tasks to meet operational needs including monitoring environmental health standards.
- Provide expert written and/or oral advice to inform senior management on environmental health issues and make recommendations on environmental health matters and on significant and emerging issues impacting the health of Tasmanians.
- Undertake a risk-based approach to the implementation of audits, projects, inspections, assessments, investigations and enquiries to ensure compliance with legislative and operational requirements.
- Prepare and evaluate reports, briefs, ministerial requests and other correspondence for submission to senior management, with appropriate advice and recommendations.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Salary: $120,114 to $134,268 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Qualification approved by the Director of Public Health for appointment as an Environmental Health officer under the Public Health Act 1997 and an authorised officer under the Food Act 2003 (eg tertiary qualification/program of study approved by Director of Public Health)
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Eligible for membership with Environmental Health Australia
- Minimum 5 years professional experience in relevant field
- Current Driver’s License
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information
Stewart Quinn
Position: Acting Environmental Health Director
Phone: (03) 61666690
E-mail: stewart.quinn@health.tas.gov.au
Important information
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