Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Health Officer

• Salary range Band 6 $93,459- $101,873 plus 11% Super 
• Full time Permanent position
• Based at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisation, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.  

The Environmental Health Officer works to provide, promote and maintain Environmental Health services through regulation, education and health related programs.

• Apply relevant legislation and codes of practice, conduct inspections and assessments of registered businesses, assess applications and provide professional advice
• Issue reports and notices and complete the required enforcement action to ensure compliance
• Investigate complaints received regarding Environmental Health and take necessary action to resolve
• Manage and deliver Environmental Health programs and/or service improvement projects as required.

• Successful applicants will have demonstrated interpersonal skills, as well as sound negotiation, conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A Bachelor of Health Science or equivalent gazetted qualification necessary for the appointment as Environmental Health Officer under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.
• Victorian Driver Licence .

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia                 
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

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All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback

Please Note:

• All applicants must provide a cover letter (maximum two pages) in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. 
• Due to the extensive number of applications received by Council, only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.
• Acceptance of late applications is at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Doug Martin, Coordinator Health Service on phone 0418 170 *** 

Applications close 11.59pm Tuesday 21st May 2024

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 *** or email: ***********@portphillip.vic.gov.au