At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct inspections and manage public health programs to ensure community wellbeing.
- Company: Join a supportive local government team focused on environmental health.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, generous leave, and wellness initiatives.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic local government environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health and relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
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:
- Undertake inspections, investigations and compliance activities related to food businesses, public health and wellbeing premises, nuisances, tobacco and onsite wastewater systems.
- 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.
- Apply relevant legislation, delegated authority and professional judgement to investigate complaints, assess evidence, resolve non-compliance and support fair and consistent regulatory outcomes.
- Provide clear, practical advice to residents, businesses, health professionals, government agencies and internal Council teams while building positive and productive working relationships.
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.
About the Candidate:
- 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.
- 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.
- A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months).
- A current driver's licence.
- Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
Environmental Health Officer in Wodonga employer: Country Change
Country Change offers a supportive work environment where employees can engage in meaningful roles that contribute to community health and wellbeing. The company promotes flexible working arrangements, allowing staff to balance their professional and personal lives effectively. Opportunities for professional development and involvement in diverse health-related projects make it an attractive employer for those in the healthcare sector.
