Environmental Health Officer - Warwick Farm, Australia - South Western Sydney Local Health District

South Western Sydney Local Health District

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Warwick Farm, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until 10.Nov.2023

Location:
Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus

Position Classification:
Environmental Health Officer

Remuneration:
$1, $2,047.00 per week

Requisition ID:
REQ400543

Application Close Date:18/06/2023

Interview Date Range:21/06/ /06/2023

About You

Do you have the ability to plan, prioritise and organise your own work in a busy and dynamic workplace to meet deadlines?
Can you demonstrate skills and experience in identifying, analysing and managing environmental health risks with the ability to solve complex problems to achieve successful outcomes?
Do you have experience and skills with interpreting and implementing public health legislation to achieve regulatory requirements while still maintaining working relationships with businesses?

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Environmental Health team at the Liverpool Office as an Environmental Health Officer.

You will undertake a range of Environmental Health duties and activities in an expanding and developing part of Sydney.

Population Health in SWSLHD aims to protect and promote the health of the local population, reduce inequalities in health, and achieve optimal health and wellbeing for all people living in south western Sydney.

Our services work with many partners to deliver a comprehensive range of high quality, evidence-based population health services to the residents of SWSLHD.

Population Health is committed to achieving the SWSLHD Vision of leading care, healthier communities.

The values on which population health services are based are:
Equity, Professionalism, Partnerships, Evidence, Environmental Sustainability, and Quality Improvement.

What You'll be Doing

To undertake activity that protects and improves the health and wellbeing of the community through the identification and mitigation of environmental health risks.

Ensure these activities are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, business and operational plans and delegated authority

Where You'll Be Working

South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life.

We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage.

It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

Degree in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or other environmental health/management qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer
Knowledge of the NSW Public Health Act 2010, the Smokefree Environment Act 2000, the Local Government Act 1993 and the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008 and associated regulations
Demonstrated skills and experience in identifying, analysing and managing environmental health risks or equivalent experience and skills from a closely related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to plan and complete tasks independently, meet deadlines, respond to emergencies and work with a minimum of supervision
A demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Word processing and computer database skills

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Additional Information

Stepping Up - Close the Gap

Workplace Giving Program

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate.

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services.

Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.

SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of_ _ Aboriginal and/or Tor