EHO & Contracts Officer

Environmental Health Officer

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• Relaxed Coastal lifestyle – Weipa, Far North Queensland
• 9 Day Fortnight

Reporting to the Communities Supervisor and working a Monday to Friday, 40-hour work week roster.

• Effectively manage the implementation and enforcement of public and environmental health legislation with a focus on food safety, drinking water, wastewater management and environment protection.
• Effectively manage the implementation of WTA’s Trade Waste Environmental Management Plan, Trade Waste Policy, and Trade Waste Program.

• Effectively manage the implementation of the WTA’s Drinking Water Quality Management Plan with a focus on meeting statutory monitoring and reporting requirements.

• Identify and manage environmental health risks and complaints, liaising with government agencies as required.
• Manage WTA contract for Domestic Waste Collection to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Engage and educate the public, businesses, and RT Weipa to achieve compliance with legislation and apply risk management principles in assessing public and environmental health risks.
• Liaise with other Local Governments and State Government Agencies on environmental and public health matters.
• Contribute to the success of the Communities Department’s responsibilities under the Strategic and Operational Plans.

What you will bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team;

• Tertiary qualifications in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or other Environmental Health Australia (EHA) accredited course from a recognised tertiary institution, which is relevant to the tasks and responsibilities of the position.
• Current professional membership (or eligible to attain) with Environmental Health Australia (QLD Division)

• Demonstrated experience in working with Environmental Health and Trade Waste legislation and related Australian Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and to plan and implement inspection programs.
• Demonstrated ability in conducting complex investigations and taking enforcement action.
• Good time management skills along high level verbal and written communication skills, and an appreciation for delivering a high standard of customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and investigate issues and write concise professional reports.
• Proven ability to exercise judgement and contribute critical knowledge and skills where procedures are not clearly defined.

What we offer

• Domestic relocation assistance on offer
• Weipa accommodation benefit
• Remote area allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance
• Paid parental leave up to 9 months
• Health cover scheme for employees and their immediate family
• Salary sacrifice & packaging options – rental, mortgage, super, vehicle
• Rio Tinto employee share programme
• Employee discounts – banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more

Where you will be working

Weipa - Rio Tinto Weipa is located 900km north-west of Cairns on the Gulf of Carpentaria and has been operating for over 50 years. Over the years, it has developed into a vibrant and diverse cultural hub of the Western Cape. Weipa offers a coastal community rich in geographical beauty and cultural heritage that provides families with opportunities to participate in leisure activities, sports and community events. With a strong sense of community, the region has plenty of natural beauty to offer including the opportunities for boating, fishing, camping and exploring. Construction of the Amrun mining operation, located 40 kilometres southwest of Weipa, was completed in late 2018 expanding our bauxite operations to continue production from one of the world’s premier bauxite deposits.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for almost 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.