City of Mount Gambier has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven individual to join the Corporate and Regulatory Services team.

About the position:

• Full-Time Permanent.
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Competitive remuneration package.

The Environmental Health Officer is required to assist in the delivery of professional services within the Environmental Health Team including provision of high-quality professional advice to internal and external customers and ensuring Council’s requirements under relevant legislation are met.

This position is classified at Level 3 (currently $84,178 - $90,644) of the City of Mount Gambier Administration Staff Agreement No.12 2022.

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or other relevant qualification or be willing to undertake further studies in Environmental Health.
• Willingness to work towards eligibility for membership of the peak professional body, Environmental Health Australia.
• A high level of professional skills, knowledge and judgement, with a customer service focus.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in accordance with organisations approved training plan.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; and,
• Working knowledge of personal computers, data bases and Windows software;

What we offer:

Mount Gambier is the second largest city in South Australia and provides a perfect balance between the vibrant lifestyle of a big city and the comforts of a small town. Packed with beautiful natural resources including the iconic Blue Lake/Warwar, caves, sinkholes, parks and gardens. Mount Gambier is an idyllic location to enjoy work life balance, only 20 minutes from the beach.

This role presents an opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment. The City of Mount Gambier is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in the workplace.

The successful candidate will enjoy:

• Ongoing professional development and training,
• A supportive and friendly team environment,
• Career development opportunities,
• Active social club,
• Flexible work arrangements,
• Positive work/life balance,
• Income protection insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Support
• Excellent Enterprise Agreement benefits with above award rates

Pre-employment requirements:

The position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements;

• National Police Check,
• Working with Children Check (WWCC),
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence,
• Pre-employment medical examination.

The City of Mount Gambier is an equal opportunity employer committed to continuous improvement as a culturally safe and supportive workplace. We strongly encourage members of our First Nations community to apply.

For a confidential conversation please call:

Tracy Tzioutziouklaris

Manager Development Services

08 8721 2562

Further information about the position, including the position description, which identifies key competencies and selection criteria, is available from City of Mount Gambier website: www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/council/careers/vacancies

How to apply:

Applicants must specifically address each of the key competencies and selection criteria, which is available within the position description and submit with a resume including contact details for at least three referees.

Applications close: Tuesday 08 April 2025 at 5:00pm.

Applications must be submitted via email to:

Human Resources Team

[email protected]