Graduate Environmental Health Officer

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council's Development Services Department is looking for a Graduate Environmental Health Officer who will be responsible for protecting the health of the community through the monitoring and enforcement of legislative requirements in accordance with the Food Act 1984, Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Environment Protection Act 2017 and Tobacco Act 1987.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Conduct inspections, assess plans and facilitate the registration of premises, and undertake routine surveillance of registered premises to ensure compliance with under the provisions of the Food Act 1984 and Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008;
• Manage the investigation of infectious disease outbreaks as directed by the Department of Health;
• Conduct education and enforcement activities, and investigations in line with the requirements of the Tobacco Act 1987 and Environment Protection Act 2017; and
• Provide professional, timely and accurate advice in relation to all matters under the responsibility of Environmental Health and maintain a high-quality service in the delivery of Council's Environmental Health activities.

About you

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports, briefs of evidence statutory notices and documents;
• A good working knowledge of all legislation including Food Act 1984, Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Environment Protection Act 2017 and Tobacco Act 1987 and associated regulations relating to Environmental Health;
• Relevant Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health or equivalent; and
• Ability to work autonomously and draw upon previous experience and knowledge to effectively manage their work on a day-to-day basis.

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Rostered Day Off
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave

This position is a Band 5 currently remunerated between $76,859.89 to $88,285.93 per annum, plus superannuation. An additional industry allowance of $2,261.75 per annum is also applicable to this position.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Christian Martinu on (03) 9784 1927 or

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.

Advertised: 20 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Apr 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time