Environmental Health Officer
- Full time, fixed-term position (until September 2027)
- Protecting public health, empowering community wellbeing
- $101,985 - $110,964 per annum plus Super and RDOs
- Commuter Use, Tool of Trade vehicle provided
We’re seeking a motivated and community‑minded Environmental Health Officer to help safeguard public and environmental health across Boroondara on a fixed-term basis (until September 2027).
About the role
Working within a dedicated team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining high standards of health and safety by conducting inspections, investigating hazards, and supporting local food and health businesses to comply with legislation. This role is integral to ensuring our community remains safe, resilient and well‑informed, and includes participation in a rotating on‑call roster.
About you
You’re an enthusiastic professional with a strong understanding of public health legislation and a passion for protecting community wellbeing. You communicate clearly, build strong relationships, and approach complex situations with sound judgment, integrity, and empathy.
Your ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and provide exceptional customer service helps you excel in a fast‑paced regulatory environment. You hold qualifications in Environmental Health and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Key responsibilities
In this role, you’ll apply your expertise as an authorised officer to undertake inspections, assess compliance, and support food and public health safety across the municipality. You’ll respond to community health complaints and incidents, investigate potential risks such as food adulteration or infectious disease, and take appropriate action through education or enforcement.
You’ll maintain accurate records, prepare reports and notices, and represent Council in legal proceedings where required. You’ll also contribute to health promotion initiatives, assist in the training of team members and students, and support continuous improvement through updating procedures, registers and systems. Your work will help enhance community safety, ensure compliance, and strengthen the delivery of public health services.
Why join us
At the City of Boroondara, we are committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive city that meets the needs and aspirations of our community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a culture built on collaboration, respect, and innovation. You’ll be part of a team that values integrity, empowers others, and inspires possibility. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions make a real difference to the community we serve.
Benefits
You will enjoy access to flexible work arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and wellbeing programs. We provide ongoing professional development opportunities and a collaborative team environment where your skills and ideas are valued. This is your chance to work on meaningful projects that shape the future of our city.
If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our Careers Website.
Employment Requirements
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent including eligibility to be a member of Environmental Health Australia.
- Conversant with, and able to interpret, all legislation and standards relating to public health.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
- Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check and hold a valid Working with Children Clearance.
How to apply
If you are ready to take on this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, online . Applications close on Thursday 9 July 2024 at 11:59pm.
All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. No calls or applications from agencies please.
For any further information please refer to the Position Description, or contact Katerina Sioulas - Team Leader Health Services during business hours on 0407 818 480 for a confidential discussion.
We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or [email protected] to allow us to help in any way we can.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!
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