Ingo Steppat has over 30 years of experience in environmental health and emergency management roles across Australia. He currently serves as the Coordinator of Environmental Health Services for the Western NSW Local Health District, where he oversees environmental health programs and officers across the region. Prior to this role, he held environmental health positions with various state health departments and local councils in NSW, SA, NT, and SA. He has extensive experience responding to disasters and emergencies, having deployed for recovery efforts from floods, fires, and tsunamis. Steppat also has qualifications in environmental health, management, and emergency response.

1. RESUMÉ
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
FAMILY NAME: STEPPAT
GIVEN NAMES: Ingo-Reiner Gerd
ADDRESS: 18 R Sappa Bulga Rd
Dubbo NSW 2830
E-MAIL: histeppat@skymesh.com.au (Pvt)
ingo.steppat@health.nsw.gov.au (W)
TELEPHONE: (02) 6885 6110 (AH)
(02) 6809 8967 (W)
0408 692 128 (Mob)
DATE OF BIRTH: 31 July 1953
MARITAL STATUS: Married
QUALIFICATIONS: Associate Diploma in Environmental Health
Regency College of TAFE 1991
Local Government Works Supervisors Certificate
O’Halloran Hill College of TAFE
Certificate of Competency under the Health Act
1935
S.A. Department of Health 1991
Diploma of Government (PSP50199)
(2000)
Diploma of Front Line Management (12688 ACT)
(2000)
Advanced Certificate in Human and Physical
Resource Management
(1992)
Certificate in Human and Physical Resource
Supervision
(1991)
MEMBERSHIP: Environmental Health Australia
Australian Medical Assistance Team
Australian Civil Corps

2. RFS NSW (Rural Fire Service)
District Emergency Management Committee
(Invitee)
DISASTER RESPONSE: I was involved in establishing an Evacuation Centre
in Alice Springs for the Kiwirrkurra Community after
their community in Western Australia was flooded
in 2001.
I was part of the team that was sent to assist with
the recovery of Katherine and Daly River in the
Northern Territory when they were flooded in 1998.
I was called into Land Command Headquarters to
carry out the duties of the SO4 responsible for
logistics, tracking movement of troops and
equipment when parts of Indonesia were
devastated by a tsunami in 2004. I reported to the
Chief of Army daily.
I was deployed with AUSMAT to assist with
recovery when Samoa was struck by a tsunami in
2009. I worked closely with the Ministry of Health
and the communities.
I participated in the recovery efforts after the floods
in Central NSW I 2010. I liaised with communities
regarding vector control and water quality.
In 2011 I was selected to deploy with the USS
Cleveland to provide humanitarian assistance to
islands in the Pacific. My role required me to
provide update information for force protection,
work with the governments of Micronesia and
Timor Leste.
I was a member of the recovery team after the
Warrumbungle Bush Fires in 2013.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Basic Sign Language
Fluent German (speak, read & write)
Workplace Trainer Category 1
Statement of Completion Supervision Workshop
Statement of Completion Customer Service Skills
Darwin Mosquito Control Course
Certificate of Attendance Safety Management
Seminar
Conflict Resolution Workshop
Statement of Attainment Fire Wardens Duties

3. Certificate of Completion of Food Safety Auditor
Course
Statement of Attainment in Evacuation
Management (2004ATB)
Statement of Attainment in Recruit and Select
Personnel (BSBHR402A)
Certificate Public Health Emergency Management
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Employer: Western NSW Local Health District
Position: Coordinator Environmental Health Services
Duration: May 2006 - Current
Duties: 1. Contribute to the monitoring and
enhancement of health in the population
within Western NSW Local Health District
through the establishment of preventative
programs and provision of services in
environmental health and other aspects of
public health.
2. Ensure provision of day-to-day
environmental health and other public health
services.
3. Oversee the Aboriginal Environmental
Health Program.
4. Manage Environmental Health Officers and
Trainees.
5. Duties also include those of the Senior
Environmental Health Office listed bellow
but applied to the whole of the area.
6. Manage Disaster Preparedness for the LHD
in the role of Area Health Commander and
act in the role of Area Health Controller in
the director’s absence.
7. Currently hold the position of Chair for the
Local Health District Emergency
Management Committee responsible for
maintaining disaster preparedness as
stipulated by the Ministry of Health.
Employer: Western NSW Local Health District (Formerly
Greater Western Area Health Service)
Position: Senior Environmental Health Officer

4. Duration: December 2002 – May 2006
Duties: 1. Facilitate collaboration and develop
strategic alliances with local government
authorities and other sectors and agencies
to achieve shared public health goals.
2. Convene local area environmental health
and food forums involving local government,
industry, Aboriginal communities and other
state or federal agencies on matters relevant
to environmental health and food safety.
3. Represent NSW Ministry of Health and
Greater West Area Health Service on
local, state and federal committees relating
to public health issues.
4. Assist with health promotion campaigns
fostered within Greater West Area Health
Service, local government authorities and
the general community.
5. Undertake research and evaluation of identified
environmental and public health issues.
6. Establish within the community a vigilant and
affirmative approach to environmental health
issues that might impact upon public health.
7. Respond to and coordinate the investigation of
the occurrence of infectious diseases or
environmental hazards.
8. Assist in the administration of environmental
health and food safety and relevant
legislation, particularly Public Health Act and
Regulations, Local Government Act and
Regulations, Food Act and Regulations and
Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act.
9. Monitor services and undertake appropriate
actions to ensure that local authorities,
statutory bodies, the general public,
commerce and industry discharge their
public health responsibilities under the
provision of the above and other legislation.

5. 10. Participate in the preparation of legislation,
standards, guidelines and protocols for local
governments and health authorities.
11. Respond to relevant complaints from members
of the public.
12. Investigate and enforce legislation, gather
evidence, serve notices and instigate legal
proceedings on behalf of the Greater West
Area Health Service and or NSW
Department of Health.
13. In collaboration with Aboriginal community work
to promote and deliver environmental health
services to aboriginal Communities.
14. Participate in the development and regular
review and evaluation of Area Health Plan
and Local Disaster Plans. Respond to public
emergencies and assist in the coordination
of recovery activities. Participate in local
District Emergency Management Committee
meetings as Area Health Commander. Act in
the position of Area Health Controller in the
Director’s absence.
Employer: Department of Health and Community Services
Position: Environmental Health Officer P2
Duration: February 2001 – December 2002
Duties: 1. Liaise with other government departments.
These include Power and Water Authority,
Department of Fair Trade, Department of
Infrastructure, Planing and Environment,
EPA, Department of Housing and Local
Government, NT Fire Service, Department
of Industry and Business (includes Liquor
Commission) NT Health
2. Liaise with community leaders regarding
health and community development.
3. Carry out statutory functions in accordance
with various legislation.
4. Liaise with project managers regarding
multi million dollar contracts for housing and
infrastructure.

6. 5. Carry out all other functions of an
environmental health officer.
6. Act in the position of Senior Environmental
Health Officer as required.
Employer: Alice Springs Town Council
Position: Manager Environmental Services
Duration: February 2000 – February 2001
Duties: 1. Manage the Environmental Health Unit in
accordance with The Service Agreement
between Northern Territory Health Services
and Alice Springs Town Council.
2. Ensure That Council’s Statutory
responsibilities under legislation for which
the position is accountable were fulfilled.
3. Maintain the budget for the units operation.
4. Prepare and maintain a strategic plan for
the unit that includes Community
Development and health education.
5. Provide advice on and maintain a safe
working environment for the Council
through Occupational Health and Safety.
6. Ensure all council facilities comply with
OH&S and the Building Code.
7. Oversee Council’s contract for domestic
waste removal and the service agreement
with Territory Health services for the
operation of the health unit.
Employer: Alice Springs Town Council
Position: Environmental health Officer
Duration: January 1994 – February 2000
Duties: 1. Act in position of Manager as required.
2. Investigate and write reports for Council on
a range of environmental issues.
3. Liaise with special needs groups within the
community to ensure they are aware the
services that are available to them and
address their requirements.

7. 4. Liaise with government departments and
private enterprise. These include Power
And Water Authority, Department of Fair
Trade, NT Chamber of Commerce,
Department of Lands Planing and
Environment, EPA,
Department of Housing and Local
Government, NT Fire Service, Department
of Industry and Business (includes Liquor
Commission) NT Health, Population Health
and Tangentyere Council.
4. Carry out all statutory requirements of this
position.
5. Head the Work Health Committee.
Employer: Tea Tree Gully City Council
Position: Environmental Health Officer, Project Officer
Duration: 1993 (6 month contract)
Duties: 1. Conduct survey on extent of knowledge of
food legislation and standard of food
handler education.
2. Implement workshops on food handler
education and new legislation.
3. Liaise with legal branch and design new
expiation notices in line with new legislation.
4. Carry out all statutory requirements of this
position.
Employer: Lucindale District Council
Position: Works Foreman
Duration: 1988-1990
Duties: 1. Organise work teams to meet
schedule of works.
2. Write reports for Council in regards to
works completed and required.
3. Maintain schedules for plant.
4. Maintain storm water drains.
5. Liaise with contractors installing common

8. effluent scheme.
6. Dog / animal control officer.
7. Monitor waste disposal and supervise
refuse tip operation.
8. Prepare and monitor budget for works.
9. Implement Occupational Health and Safety
Policy.
10. Take and install levels for road maintenance
and interpret road design.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Army Reserve: 3/9 Light Horse 1979-1994
Troop Sergeant
Crew Commander qualified
Centre Squadron NORFORCE 1994 - 2003
Hold the rank of Captain
Operations Officer
Patrol Commander qualified
Delta Company 1/19 Royal NSW Regiment
2003 – 2009
Filled position of Officer Commanding in 2003
Currently part of 1 Health Support Company, 3
Health Support Battalion
RFS: Active member of the Minore RFS as of 2012 and
also hold the position of training officer for the
brigade
Hobbies: Coin and note collecting
Travelling
Bush walking
Qualified masseur
Flying (Hold pilots licence)
REFEREES: Associate Professor Anthony Brown
School of Rural Health
Sydney Medical School
Phone (02) 6841 5572
Dr Paul Byleveld
Director Water Unit
NSW Ministry of Health
Phone (02) 9391 9835