Environmental Health Officer

Permanent - Full Time
Band 6
Salary $ 95,423.64 + Super + Flexible Working
19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice!

Previous applicants need not apply

About UsThe City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The RoleMake a difference in our community!

We are offering an opportunity for a Environmental Health Officer to join our team who enjoys contact with the community and working with a committed team to contribute to the safety and amenity of our community. 

This role is accountable for performing the activities of an authorized officer under the provisions of the Food Act, Public Health and Wellbeing Act, Tobacco Act, Environment Protection Act and any other health legislation applicable to this role.  As a authorised officer the focus is on minimising public health and environmental hazards to protect the health of residents within our municipality.

About youYou will have a Diploma or Degree in Applied Science (Environmental Health), and eligible to join Environmental Health Professionals Australia.  Good knowledge of the relevant public health legislation and the ability to assess and interpret such legislation and the underlying legal principles.  You will have the ability to build positive relationships with a team and with a diverse Community, as well as the ability to competently write reports and associated documents.  A Drivers license is required for to perform this role.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply! 

Want to know more?For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Zak Osman, Co-ordinator Environmental Health on Phone 9217 2170.

To apply for this position, you must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Applications close at 11.45pm on Friday 22 March 2024

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email ***************@whittlesea.vic.gov.au with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.