Environmental Health Administration Officer

Environmental Health Professionals Australia Limited; Leongatha; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work options

Ongoing training

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking an Environmental Health Administration Officer in Leongatha to deliver high-quality administrative and customer service support. The role involves permittings, registrations, record-keeping and timely processing of applications across a diverse range of stakeholders.

The successful candidate will assist with enquiries, maintain environmental health records and contribute to continuous improvements of services and processes, with flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, customer service or a similar role.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience in environmental health or local government (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of environmental health permits, registrations and approvals.
• Maintain accurate environmental health records and systems.
• Process applications in a timely manner.
• Respond to enquiries from stakeholders.
• Support reporting activities and data collection.

Skills

Administration

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Problem solving

Environmental health experience

Job description

Job No:SGSC901

Location:Leongatha

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Environmental Health Administration Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Environmental Heath team by delivering high-quality administrative and customer service support. You will assist with the administration of environmental health permits, registrations and approvals, ensuring accurate record keeping and the timely processing of applications. This diverse role will work closely with a broad range of stakeholders. You will be responsible for responding to enquiries, maintaining environmental health records, and systems, supporting reporting activities and contributing to the continuous improvement of Council's environmental health services, systems and processes.

• Full-Time Ongoing Position
• Band 4 $72,199.92+ 12% Superannuation
• Flexible and hybrid options available

ABOUT YOU

You are an organised and customer-focused administration professional who enjoys working in a busy and collaborative environment. To succeed in this role you will have:

• Experience in administration, customer service or a similar role
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Experience in environmental health or local government (desirable)

ABOUT US

South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Rostered Days Off offered forfull time roles
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
• Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
• Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
• Mentoring, coaching and secondments
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to purchase additional leaveAnnual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
• Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions

CONTACT

Enquiries to: Kristy Kearney, Coordinator Environmental Health on 0428 629 216

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