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Form of work- Full time permanent position
- $103,493 - $112,805 (inclusive of 11% super)
- Monthly RDO
- Based in Doncaster, Victoria
Use your skills to protect and uphold public and Environmental Health.
Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.
We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.
We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.
About the Role
As a Qualified Environmental Health Officer, you will help protect public health within our communities through monitoring, educating and achieving compliance of public health standards. This role will focus on food & health premises assessments, tobacco compliance, management of disease outbreaks, investigate reports of food contamination & illness, provide immunisation program support, respond to public health complaints and perform impact assessments following an emergency.
Skills and Experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple workflows at once with strong time management skills.
- Bachelor of Health Science (Public and Environmental Health) or related qualification necessary for appointment as an Environmental Health Officer under the Public Health & Wellbeing Act 2008.
- refer to page 32 of https://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2020/GG2020G050.pdf.
- Considerable experience in Victorian food safety risk assessments, PHWA nuisance investigations, tobacco control and other key Environment Health related roles including immunisation.
- Strong flexible communication skills, including the ability to use persuasive language to discuss issues and achieve compliance with standards or regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team or autonomously as required.
- Drivers licence valid in Victoria.
- Valid Working with Children Check.
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How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the “Who are you?’ section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Travis Fitch, Coordinator Environmental Health on +61 03 9840 9296.
For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email ****@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us
Applications close on Wednesday 3 April 2024 at 5pm
Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.
To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.
Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.
If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.
