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Principal Environmental Health Officer

$104,615 per annum (plus entitlements)

The Position

The Shire of Manjimup is seeking a highly efficient and effective individual to undertake the role of Principal Environmental Health Officer.

The role is responsible for the delivery of Environmental Health outcomes for the Shire of Manjimup. This includes ensuring the effective and efficient daily operations of the Environmental Health team to ensure legislation compliance, including:

• Develop and review Local Laws, policies and guidelines.
• Inspections, assessments and licensing under various statutory requirements.
• Ensure a high standard of professional advice is provided to the public on health matters.
• Oversee the operation of the water supply at Windy Harbour.

The Person

The Shire is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Environmental Health professional.  To be successful in this role you will need:

• Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) degree (or approved equivalent that is acceptable to the Chief Health Officer).
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in all matters relating to environmental health, with working knowledge of all relevant legislation.
• Developed written and verbal communication skills, including conflict resolution and the ability to provide technical advice to parties with a non-technical background.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to drive results.
• Developed knowledge of gathering of evidence and court procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of management and Council reports.

The Benefits

The Shire provides the following benefits: 

• Immediate start available.
• Fulltime permanent employment.
• Additional superannuation matching up to 5.5%.
• Accommodation may be available to the successful applicant.
• Relocation expenses (subject to approval).
• Free Manjimup Regional AquaCentre membership.
• Free parking.
• Professional development opportunities, including opportunities to undertake Acting Director Development and Regulation duties.
• Great opportunity providing challenging and varied scope of works.
• Idyllic location, tall timbers of the Southern Forests, to coastal settlements of the south, and providing an excellent work life balance.

To Apply

Well what are you waiting for? Jump on to www.manjimup.wa.gov.au for all the information about the position, including the position description and how to apply. You can also find information on the Shire of Manjimup and the benefits of the local community.

To get further information, please contact Paula Orr, Human Resources Manager, by phone (08) 9771 7751 or email paula.orr@manjimup.wa.gov.au 

Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday 10 February 2023 

The Shire of Manjimup reserves the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date for applications.