Introduction:
Horsham Rural City Council is the heart of the Wimmera region, located approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Offering the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. Horsham combines affordable living, quality health and education services, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Residents enjoy the benefits of a relaxed lifestyle, with short commute times, excellent sporting and recreation facilities, vibrant local events, cafes and restaurants, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're raising a family, pursuing outdoor adventures, or seeking greater work-life balance, Horsham offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences of a regional city.
Surrounded by natural attractions including the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, the region provides outstanding opportunities for bushwalking, cycling, fishing, water sports and camping. With its friendly community, affordable housing and easy access to nature, Horsham is a great place to live, work and thrive.
Horsham Rural City Council is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe and equal opportunity employer. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements and people of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Every application is reviewed by a real person, not an automated system
Description:
About the Role
Horsham Rural City Council is seeking a motivated and community-focused Environmental Health Officer to join our Environmental Health Team and help protect and improve public health outcomes across the municipality. This is a rewarding professional role that combines regulatory compliance, education, investigation and community engagement.
You will be responsible for undertaking environmental health inspections, investigating complaints, administering legislative requirements and providing advice to businesses and the community on a broad range of public health matters. The role contributes to ensuring a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for residents, visitors and businesses throughout the municipality.
This opportunity offers:
- Band 6 salary commencing at approximately $96,000 per annum, plus superannuation
- Permanent full-time employment
- A diverse and rewarding role promoting public health and community wellbeing.
- The opportunity to work across a broad range of environmental health disciplines.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- The ability to make a meaningful contribution to the health, safety and amenity of the community.
- Work-life balance in one of regional Victoria's most liveable communities.
For more information
For the full position description, please click here
For a confidential conversation, please contact Michelle Stewart, Coordinator Environmental Health on 5382 9777
Skills and Experiences:
About You
You are a qualified Environmental Health Officer with strong communication, investigation and problem-solving skills. You enjoy working with businesses, community members and stakeholders to achieve positive public health outcomes and are confident applying legislation in a practical and customer-focused manner.
You have well-developed organisational skills and can manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail. You are comfortable working independently and collaboratively and are committed to delivering high-quality regulatory services.
We recognise strong candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. Applications are encouraged from both experienced Environmental Health Officers and graduates or early-career professionals seeking to further develop their skills in local government. For applicants who do not yet meet all Band 6 requirements, Council may consider appointment at a lower classification, with salary commensurate with qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience, and opportunities provided for professional development and progression. We will look at all applications.
Ideally to be successful in this role, you will have:
- A qualification in Environmental Health recognised by Environmental Health Australia.
- Experience working as an Environmental Health Officer in local government or a related field.
- Sound knowledge of environmental health legislation and regulatory processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent investigatue and customer service skills.
- The ability to interpret and apply legislation in a practical and consistent manner.
- A current Victorian driver's licence.
