Permanent Full-Time | Band 8
Healthy Communities | Infrastructure and Environment
Are you a passionate and experienced Environmental Health professional who wants to make a meaningful impact on community wellbeing?
Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a skilled and proactive
Coordinator Health Protection
to lead our Health Protection Unit and help safeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of our community. This leadership role combines environmental health expertise, strategic thinking and people management to deliver important public health programs and regulatory services across the Shire.
Working closely with the Manager Healthy Communities, you will coordinate environmental and public health operations, lead a dedicated team, and ensure compliance with key legislation while fostering positive outcomes for residents, businesses and visitors.
About the Role
As Coordinator Health Protection, you will:
Lead and coordinate the delivery of environmental and public health services across the municipality.
Oversee compliance and regulatory activities under relevant legislation including the Public Health and Wellbeing Act, Food Act, Tobacco Act and Environment Protection Act.
Manage Council's immunisation, communicable disease and health protection programs.
Coordinate environmental sampling, monitoring and onsite wastewater management initiatives.
Provide specialist advice to Council, the community and key stakeholders on environmental and public health matters.
Lead, mentor and develop Health Protection Unit staff.
Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, business planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:




A tertiary qualification in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent.
Significant experience as an Environmental Health Officer, including leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of environmental health, public health and wellbeing legislation and regulatory practices.
Experience developing and delivering public health programs, policies and community education initiatives.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and report writing skills.
The ability to exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Eligibility for membership with Environmental Health Professionals Australia (EHPA).
A current Victorian Driver Licence and Working with Children Check.
Why Join Colac Otway Shire?
At Colac Otway Shire Council, we are committed to creating a healthy, vibrant and sustainable community. We value people who are supportive, inclusive, respectful, accountable and proactive.
The opportunity to positively influence community health and wellbeing.
A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
Career development and leadership opportunities.
Meaningful work that contributes to the future of our region.
The chance to live and work in one of Victoria's most beautiful regions, with the Otway Ranges and Great Ocean Road on your doorstep.




For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.
Salary information: $114,****** to $128,****** per annum plus superannuation
Applications close on Tuesday 11 August .
Please note: we reserve the right to conduct interviews with suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
About Colac
Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.
About Colac
Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.
From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all. Country living without compromise.
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