Full Time Permanent PositionBand 5 - Salary Range $76,355 to $87,925 per annum + 11% Super + ADOSalary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.About Melton City CouncilThe City of Melton is a community where everyone belongs. Ours is a vibrant and diverse municipality — one of the fastest developing in Australia. Our organisation strives to provide our community with state-of-the-art amenity and facilities, engaging health and wellbeing options, and support to become active members of our Lifelong Learning City.We invest in innovation, offering professional and personal development, and generous leave and flexibility to staff, while also fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. You’ll be able to work close to home in a dynamic setting featuring cafes and retail options set amongst heritage buildings and open green spaces.The OpportunitySeeking an Environmental Health Technical Officer to assist the team in proactively protecting public health within the City of Melton.The successful applicant will play a key role in conducting inspections under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, investigating complaints, managing onsite wastewater and assisting the Environmental Health Officer’s as required. The role will report to the Environmental Health Team Leader and will be leasing with both internal staff as well as residents and ratepayers, consultants, State Government Departments, Public Authorities and other Municipalities and Environmental Health.Key Responsibilities
- Perform the duties of an authorised officer under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.
- Maintain appropriate and up to date records of all assessments, inspections and daily work activities performed.
- Investigate and resolve complaints.
- Provide a high level of service to both internal and external customers.
- Conduct Tobacco Act education visits and assist with the test purchasing program as required.
- Process applications and conduct site visits relevant to onsite wastewater management.
- Degree or diploma in Public/Environmental Health or a relevant field with little or no relevant work experience. Alternatively, lesser formal qualifications with relevant work skills and experience, especially in a law enforcement environment.
- Ability to read, interpret and enforce legislative requirements. Knowledge and comprehension of all specialist areas as detailed in Specialist skills.
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with the ability to diffuse conflict and make realistic decisions, while also excelling in customer service.
- Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence.
- Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.
- Motivate
- Empower
- Lead
- Trust
- Open
- Nurture
- 13 ADO's (Accrued Day Off) per year
- 4 weeks and 2 days annual leave (As of 1st of July 2024 will increase to 5 weeks)
- Flexible Working Hours
- Extensive Career Development & Leadership Programs
- 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)
- 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave
- Family Room available including Breastfeeding Facilities (
- Subsidised Uniforms