At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct inspections and manage public health programs to protect community wellbeing.
- Company: Join Wodonga Council, a supportive local government focused on community health.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, career development, and generous leave entitlements.
- Other info: Flexible work options and access to wellness initiatives for your growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public health while enjoying a balanced work-life.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health and relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 47.51 - 47.51 $ per hour.
Part-time permanent role (15.2 hours per week) at $47.51 per hour + superannuation. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, with 15.2 hours per week able to be spread across up to 3 days, including school-hour arrangements.
As Environmental Health Officer, you'll deliver a broad range of environmental and public health functions across the municipality. The role includes inspections, investigations, complaint management, regulatory compliance activities, public health programs and the provision of professional advice to businesses, residents and internal stakeholders.
Working within the Environmental and Community Protection team, you'll apply your professional knowledge to assess public health risks, support regulatory outcomes, provide advice and education, and contribute to the delivery of services that promote and protect community wellbeing.
Key aspects of the role:
- Diverse Environmental Health Portfolio: Undertake inspections, investigations and compliance activities related to food businesses, public health and wellbeing premises, nuisances, tobacco and onsite wastewater systems.
- Public Health Programs and Protection: Contribute to infectious disease response activities, public health initiatives, mosquito surveillance, aquatic facility monitoring and other programs designed to manage and reduce environmental health risks.
- Regulation and Compliance: Apply relevant legislation, delegated authority and professional judgement to investigate complaints, assess evidence, resolve non-compliance and support fair and consistent regulatory outcomes.
- Advice and Stakeholder Engagement: Provide clear, practical advice to residents, businesses, health professionals, government agencies and internal Council teams while building positive and productive working relationships.
We're seeking a qualified Environmental Health Officer who can balance professional judgement, customer service and regulatory responsibilities while managing a varied workload in a local government environment.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Tertiary qualification as an Environmental Health Officer.
- Eligibility for membership of a recognised environmental health professional body.
- Previous experience as an Environmental Health Officer within local government.
- Experience across food safety, public health regulation, onsite wastewater management and environmental health investigations.
- Experience preparing and issuing regulatory documentation and supporting legal proceedings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience using environmental health, records management and business systems.
At Wodonga Council, we support your growth and wellbeing with:
- Career Development – Ongoing learning, mentoring, and progression opportunities.
- Leave Entitlements – Generous and flexible leave to support work-life balance.
- Flexible Work Options – Where applicable, enjoy adaptable hours and flexible work arrangements.
- Health & Wellbeing – Access to Fitness Passport, EAP, and other wellness initiatives.
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:
- A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)
- A current driver’s licence
- Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia
- The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) will also be required.
Enquiries: Team Leader Environmental Health – Hayley Carmichael – 0478 474 672 - hcarmichael@wodonga.vic.gov.au
Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 8th November 2026. This position may be filled prior to the closing date if an exceptional applicant is identified.
Environmental Health Officer in Wodonga employer: City of Wodonga
Wodonga Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises meaningful change and employee wellbeing. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead significant transformation initiatives while collaborating with senior leaders in a supportive environment that values professional growth and flexible working arrangements. Join us to make a lasting impact on the community and build a career-defining portfolio of achievements in a dynamic public sector setting.
