Applicant Information

Coordinator Health and Compliance Grade 5

Thank you for your interest in working with the Town of Cambridge. This document will help

you prepare and submit a job application and includes information about the recruitment and

selection process.

ABOUT THE TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE

Located on the stunning West Australian coastline and just minutes to the Perth CBD, the Town of Cambridge comprises some of Western Australia’s most prestigious and utilised facilities and is recognised as one of the more desirable areas in which to live and work. ADVANTAGES OF WORKING AT THE TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE

Work / Life Balance

Flexible working hours / flexi days (available to most staff) 4.4 weeks annual leave per year Healthy Lifestyle

Free health assessments, screening and vaccinations Free entry to Bold Park Aquatic Centre Attractive Superannuation

An extra 5% on top of statutory 9.5 % contribution for contributing members Employee Assistance Program

All employees and their immediate family have access to free, confidential professional counselling via the Town's Employee Assistance Program. Study Assistance Program

Study leave and financial assistance is available to employees undertaking work related study. Other Benefits Include

Training opportunities - Free car parking - Reward and Recognition Scheme - Subsidised corporate uniform - 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years' service in Local Government, pro rata long service leave is available after 7 years' service

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION?

The selection process is designed to assess your skills, knowledge and experience for the

position. This will be undertaken online and accordingly it is important for you to please use

Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer 8 or newer to complete the tests. Please do not

use your mobile phone

The following process is planned:

1. Applicants will be directed to an online platform where they will be asked to complete

an application form and upload a resume.

2. Applicants will be asked to answer 4 questions in response to the requirements of the

role.

3. Applicants will then be required to undertake a Universal Cognitive Aptitude Test and

Employee Personality Profile.

Both tests are undertaken online as part of the application process so please allow enough time to complete them.

4. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face to face interview with the

selection panel.

5. Following the interview process, preferred candidates may be required to undergo

further testing.

6. Reference checking will be undertaken at the completion of all assessment to validate the preferred applicant’s claims for the position.

Should you wish to find out more information on the Town of Cambridge please visit our website https://www.cambridge.wa.gov.au/Home The Town is an inclusive employer and accordingly if you have a disability or condition that limits your ability to complete the online application process before the closing date please contact the HR team on (08) 9347 6012 to discuss an alternative lodgement method or reasonable adjustments to be made to the process. IF YOU HAVE TECHNICAL ISSUES

You will need a reliable internet connection to complete the test. You can access some information from the below link to help you prepare for the testing process. https://www.criteriacorp.com/resources/candidates.php When you first log in you will be asked to write down an Event ID. This is an important step as if you experience an internet connection issue and need to restart your assessment you will go to:

www.oda1.com and enter the Event ID Ongoing technical issues please email help@criteriacorp.com; you will receive a response within 1 business day

Position Description

Role title: Coordinator Health and Compliance

Grade: 5

Position Number:

Section: Directorate:

Regulatory Services Planning and Development

Position Objective:

Ensure Acts, Regulations, Local Laws and Council policies administered by the Town relating to environmental and public health, compliance generally, development, town planning, building, private swimming pools, and general local government law enforcement are efficiently and effectively administered in a fair, objective, equitable and transparent manner.

Stakeholder Engagement:

The position works collaboratively with all staff.

Externally it liaises with ratepayers; members of the general public, developers and builders, Council solicitors, local community and business groups, government bodies, other Councils in the delivery health and compliance services.

Direct Manager: Manager Regulatory Services

Direct Reports: Environmental Health Officer x2, G4

Compliance Officer x2, G3

Total Staff Responsibility: 4 FTE

Our values

Friendly and helpful Teamwork Creativity Integrity Respect

Acknowledgement

Employee Signature and Name Date

Manager Signature and Name Date

Position registered by

HR Officer Signature and Name Date:

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Key Responsibilities

In the context of the position and the Town’s vision and values:

Supervise an efficient Health and Compliance Services team which provides a responsible, balanced and courteous customer focused in all activities, ensuring an effective, harmonious and efficient work environment whilst at the same time provide a high standard of service to all stakeholders.

Oversee and monitor the provision of a number of regulatory and community safety programs

Establish and maintain sound and cooperative working arrangements with the Town and parties undertaking construction activities to ensure that it is carried out in a manner which minimizes neighborhood disturbance, maintains public safety and protects the environment and public infrastructure.

Provide guidance, advice and information to Town staff and the public, concerning legislation enforced by the Health & Compliance Services team.

Investigate and attend to complaints, including after-hours complaints, as required and assist/mentor officers in the investigation of sensitive/difficult/complex issues and complaints.

Review, develop and update procedures and work practices to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery, including setting performance objectives and monitor outcomes.

Prepare reports for the Council's consideration, attend Committee and council meetings as required, implement Council resolutions and report to Manager on progress of actions as required.

In all actions, be accountable and employ ethical decision making and good governance in line with Town of Cambridge Code of Conduct, values, policies, procedures and broader aspirations.

Be engaged in sustainability initiatives and proactively suggest ways to improve recycling, energy and water consumption in Town operations and how Cambridge can maintain its natural environment in line with Town policy and the Strategic Community Plan.

Take reasonable care to ensure your own safety and health and that of others, comply with instructions given for the safety of yourself and others and co-operate with management in its fulfilment of its legislative obligations, in line with Town policy.

Selection Criteria

The following selection criteria are identified as being required to achieve the outcomes in the context of this position. Applicants will need to provide evidence of their capacity to transfer their knowledge and skills to achieving the outcomes of this position.

1. Previous experience in a senior or supervisory role involved in leading compliance related activities in local government or similar setting, is highly desirable.

2. Demonstrated working knowledge of local government responsibilities as it relates to environmental, and public health, community safety, town planning, building and local law compliance.

3. Well-demonstrated people leadership abilities and management of a team to achieve high productivity and deliver services in line with organisational values, standards and policies.

4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that are adaptable to a range of different environments and audiences.

5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and practices including a sound knowledge of court procedures.

6. Tertiary qualifications under the Public Health Act 2016 in environmental health acceptable to the Chief Health Officer of the Department of Health, is essential.

7. Authorisation as an Authorised Person and Inspector under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 is essential.

8. “C” Class Drivers’ licence and current national police clearance is essential.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN

GOVERNMENT

PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 2016

GUIDELINES ON THE DESIGNATION OF AUTHORISED OFFICERS

1. Objective

1.1 To provide enforcement agencies with guidance on the designation of authorised officers as per Part 2, Division 4, section 29 of the Public Health Act 2016 (the Act).

2. Guidelines

2.1 The Chief Health Officer may issue guidelines in relation to the appropriate qualifications and experience for a person or class of persons to be designated as authorised officers under the Act. The following guidelines are provided.

2.2 An enforcement agency may designate a person or, as the case requires, the persons within a class as authorised officers, for the purposes of the Act—

I. if the person or persons within that class hold a qualification approved by the Chief Health Officer under section 18 of the Act; or

II. if the person or persons within that class have previously been approved by the Executive Director, Public Health to be appointed as an environmental health officer, under the Health Act 1911; or

III. if the person or persons within that class hold qualifications and experience approved by the Western Australian Environmental Health Officers Professional Review Board.

2.3 For the purposes of the Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992 only, an enforcement agency may designate a person to be an authorised officer if the person has previously been authorised in writing by the Executive Director, Public Health to be appointed as an authorised person under those Regulations.

2.4 In accordance with section 25(2) of the Act, these guidelines do not apply to the designation of public health officials, whether individually or as a class; or appointed environmental health officers, whether individually or as a class.

3. Accountability

3.1 Each enforcement agency must prepare and maintain a list of authorised officers designated by the agency.

3.2 Maintenance of lists of authorised officers and compliance with designation guidelines may form part of the annual reporting requirements to the Chief Health Officer of the Department of Health.

Professor TARUN WEERAMANTHRI, Chief Health Officer, Department of Health.

Dated this 24th day of January 2017.

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PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 2016

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS (APPROVED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE FOR APPOINTMENT) NOTICE 2017

Pursuant to section 18 of the Public Health Act 2016, I hereby approve the following qualifications and experience for eligibility to be appointed as an environmental health officer under section 17 of the Act—

Qualifications Institution

Diploma in Environmental Health Technical Education Division Department of Education Western Australia

Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health)

Western Australian Institute of Technology Western Australia

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Qualifications Institution

Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health)

Curtin University Western Australia

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health)

Curtin University Western Australia

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Biology)

Curtin University Western Australia

Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Curtin University Western Australia

Master of Environmental Health Curtin University Western Australia

Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental Health)

Edith Cowan University Western Australia

Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health)

University of Western Sydney (Hawkesbury), New South Wales

Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health)

Batchelor University Northern Territory

Bachelor of Environmental Health Griffith University Queensland

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health)

Griffith University Queensland

Bachelor of Public Health (Environmental Health)

Griffith University Queensland

Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental Health)

Queensland University of Technology Queensland

Bachelor of Environmental Health Central Queensland University Queensland

Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health)

Queensland University of Technology Queensland

Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Queensland University of Technology Queensland

Bachelor of Environmental Health Science University of the Sunshine Coast Queensland

Bachelor of Science (Environment and Health) [Graduates from 2010]

University of the Sunshine Coast Queensland

Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health)

Flinders University South Australia

Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Practice

Flinders University South Australia

Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental Health)

University of Tasmania Tasmania

Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health)

Swinburne University of Technology Victoria

Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental Health Management)

Swinburne University of Technology Victoria

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health and Environmental Health)

Swinburne University of Technology Victoria

Bachelor of Public Health (Environmental Health) [Graduates to 2011]

Latrobe University Victoria

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Environmental Health) [Graduates to 2014]

Latrobe University Victoria

Royal Society of Health Diploma of Health Inspection

Royal Society of Health United Kingdom

Royal Society of Health Diploma, Inspector of Meat and Other Foods

Royal Society of Health United Kingdom

Bachelor and Master Environmental Health degrees accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health UK (CIEH)

United Kingdom

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Qualifications Institution

Baccalaureus Technologiae, Environmental Health

Central University of Technology (formerly known as Technikon Free State), Free State South Africa

Professor TARUN WEERAMANTHRI, Chief Health Officer, Department of Health.

Dated this 24th day of January 2017.

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