Roebourne WA location

Full time 12-month Fixed Term Contract

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About Mawarnkarra Health Service (MHS)

Mawarnkarra (MHS) is the largest primary health care provider providing direct services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the Roebourne area. MHS provides the families of Roebourne with a fully functional and accredited Clinic that treats approximately 3,000 people per year.

Delivering quality medical services to improve the physical, spiritual, cultural, social and emotional wellbeing for families. MHS aspires to be a strong, sustainable and recognised health service that builds healthier communities and positive change for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and those who call Roebourne home.

MHS is looking for people who want to make a real difference in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

The Position
The role of the Environmental Health Officer is to ensure that communities remain ‘environmentally healthy’ through regular checking of housing, drinking water, wastewater systems, solid waste systems, pest control, animal management such as dog health, emergency management and includes health promotion

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).

The Requirements

Promote and implement environmental and public health amenity and safety standards.

Provide services to clients and community members that assist them to keep hygienic and safe living conditions for example conduct garden cleaning and rubbish removal programs.

Conduct projects including but not limited to, dog and cat breeding controls, domestic animal hygiene control, mosquito management, noise, wastewater and other matters relevant to Environmental Health.

Assist with Health Promotional activities as requested.

Provide excellent client service and deal effectively with other employees and members of the community.

Liaise with stakeholders such as council officers and visiting specialists such as vets.

Assist other Environmental Health Officers with the performance of their duties and work within a team environment.

Enter data on programs to a high standard of efficiency and in a manner consistent with the policies of the organization.

Provide reports as requested and required from time to time

Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.

Help reduce the risk of spread of infection by providing a clean and safe environment.

Other Requirements

Certificate 2 in Indigenous Environmental Health OR Relevant experience and desire to obtain Certificate 2 in Indigenous Environmental Health.

Must hold a current NDIS Worker Screening when role is to work with those with a disability.

Consent to undergo a Working With Children Check and a National Police Certificate. Employment is conditional pending the outcome of these checks.

Must hold a current Australian Drivers Licence.

Current CPR Certificate.

All employees are subject to regular random drug and alcohol screening.

Attendance and participation in the professional development program and relevant external seminars and conferences, as approved.

Remuneration Benefits include:

Salary of $87,501 - $90,556 p/a

11.5% Superannuation

Housing and District allowances (subject to eligibility)

Generous Salary Sacrifice options available

Applications

Please address the Skills and Experience mentioned above, in your Resume/Cover Letter.

MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).