Environmental Health Officer

We're currently searching for two skilled and highly driven Environmental Health Officers to join our organisation in a full-time capacity. This position is vital in keeping the community safe by ensuring public and environmental health measures are upheld to the highest standards.

Position details

• 2x Full Time Positions
• Financial relocation assistance may be available to support a move to our region for the successful applicants.
• Job Number: R2564
• Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 9 January 2025

About the Opportunity
The role includes carrying out statutory functions of an Environmental Health Officer under the Food Act 1984, Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Environmental Health Protection Act 2017, Tobacco Act 1987 and other legislated or general tasks related to the position.

A key component of the role will be to conduct routine inspections of registered businesses (food, accommodation, hairdressing and beauty premises, tattooists, caravan parks) to ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The role will also be responsible for investigating communicable disease outbreaks and public health complaints, including noise complaints.

Other tasks include conducting education and enforcement inspections of tobacco retailers and mandatory smoke-free locations, as well as inspections and approval of onsite wastewater treatment (septic) systems.

Working with us will provide you with diverse experience, and you will be mentored with one-on-one coaching with your Coordinator. You will also be provided with a range of professional development opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• A Diploma or Degree in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent.
• It is desirable to have two years’ experience working as an Environmental Health Officer.
• Member (or to be eligible to become a member) of Environmental Health Professionals Australia
• Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one.
• Current Drivers Licence.

Salary and conditions
The position is classified within Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $93,602.60 to $101,911.16 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
• Relocation Assistance available to support a move to the region
• Monthly Accrued Day Off
• Option for an Annualised Salary Package
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation
Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region
Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au

Applying for this position
All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered.

Want to know more?
Visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197