Environmental Health Officer

at  The Barossa Council

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Position Description
Classification: General Officer Schedule 4 / 5
Department: Health Services
Current Occupant: Vacant
This Position Reports To: Manager Health Services and Community Safety
Reporting To This Position: None
Location: Nuriootpa Main Building
Date Last Reviewed: September 2024
Approved by: Director Development and Community Services

POSITION OVERVIEW

Provide administrative and technical advice to Council to enable it to fulfil its function under the SA Public Health
Act, Food Act, Local Government Act, Environmental Protection Act, Local Nuisance and Litter Act and
associated regulations and codes. Under direction from Senior Officers, review and help prepare
recommendations to Council on policy matters which will assist in the coordination of development and
environmental services within the area in an orderly and proper manner. To participate in the delivery of efficient
and effective customer service in which consistent and accurate advice is provided at a high standard.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of the Acts, Regulations and Codes administered by the Business Unit.
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act and ancillary legislation associated with

Local Government.

• Knowledge of Health Services programs, procedures and activities.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and manage relationships with internal

stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with external stakeholders including

government agencies, professional associations, private sector, industry and the

community.

• Understanding of economic, environmental and legislative issues impacting public

health and environmental management.

• Report writing skills.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgement when applying policies and procedures.

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• Ability to read and analyse plans and specifications and to source and interpret

relevant information.

• Ability to learn and implement change.
• Sound knowledge of customer service principles.
• Intermediate ICT skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Appointment as an Environmental Health-Officer/Authorised Officer, or have

eligibility, under the SA Public Health Act and Food Act.

Desirable

• Eligible for appointment as a Food Safety Auditor under the Food Act 2001.
• Eligible for appointment as a Safe Drinking Water Act Inspector or Auditor.

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EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience in undertaking investigations, planning and regulatory processes as they

relate to Health Services.

• Experience in inspecting and monitoring premises for compliance with statutory

requirements.

Desirable

• Experience in current environmental health issues and experience in the

development of strategies and policies related to environmental health

environment.

• Previous experience in a customer service environment.

Licences/Tickets Essential

• Drivers Licence (Class C)
• Working with Children’s Clearance (WWCC)

tasks and meet competing deadlines and objectives.

• Demonstrated high level of personal integrity and ethics with the ability to maintai