Environmental Health Officer (Open In New Window)

Be part of an experienced, dedicated and industry-leading EHO team
Full time, 12-month, fixed term, parental leave backfill opportunity
$96,365 - $104,848 per annum (plus super and RDO)

About the role

We have an exciting opening to join our team of experienced Environmental Health Officers. Based in the vibrant cosmopolitan City of Boroondara, the role is responsible for:

Administering and implementing the provisions of public health legislation and standards through education, advice and enforcement to ensure a high standard of public health
Performing the duties of an authorised officer under the relevant provisions of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Food Act 1984, Tobacco Act 1987, Local Government Act 2020 and Environment Protection Act 2017 in accordance with Council policy and delegated authority.
Managing a diverse portfolio with exposure to a broad range of areas including mandatory food inspections, assessing new food business applications, food and water sampling, infectious disease outbreak investigation, nuisance investigations, tobacco education and enforcement and mosquito surveillance.

The role requires that you are available for afterhours work and participate in the emergency on-call roster.

A tools of trade vehicle is provided.

About you

To succeed in the role you will bring:
Experience and qualifications as a practicing Environmental Health Officer with relevant qualification
Demonstrated knowledge in interpretation and enforcement of relevant legislation and standards
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with the community and write clear reports
Demonstrated experience and confidence in identifying, making recommendations and solving potential public health problems

What sets us apart?

A supportive and friendly workplace culture that values diversity, collaboration and continuous improvement.
A wide range of flexible working arrangements, wellbeing programs, gym and pool memberships
An investment in your ongoing professional development and career growth

Employment requirements

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Applicants must have a current Victorian Driver’s License
Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check

Want to know more? For further information about the role view the Position Description.

How to Apply
Please submit your application online by 11:59pm on 4th December 2024. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered.

For a confidential discussion contact Maribel Alfaro, Team Leader, Health Services during business hours on 0407 818 480.

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 pcd@boroondara.vic.gov.au 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 change initiative, the Customer Experience Improvement Strategy (CEIS).

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!