Job Task Analysis - Environmental Health Officer

• Support the delivery of quality Environmental Health services across our community
• Promote community wellbeing through education and best‑practice compliance
• 2 x full time permanent positions available
• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• $110,488 - $123,778 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Location: Cheltenham

Join our team as an Environmental Health Lead.

An exciting opportunity presents itself for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to take on a leadership role in a newly created Environmental Health Lead position.

About the role:

As the Environmental Health Lead, you will be involved in:

• Food safety management
• Investigation of infectious diseases
• Health education and community engagement
• Environmental health protection activities

You will bring

• A strong commitment to high quality customer service
• Skills in health planning and project management
• The ability to guide, mentor and support Environmental Health Services team members
• Confidence in interpreting legislation and ensuring statutory compliance
• Strong investigative, reporting and problem-solving skills, including managing complex or sensitive cases

Your Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, declared by the Secretary Department of Health
• Eligibility for EHPA membership
• A thorough understanding of relevant legislation
• Experience working as an Environmental Health Officer

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

What’s next?

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

Enquiries

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Dusan Ivanic, Team Leader Environmental Health at dusan.ivanic@kingston.vic.gov.au   

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.