Permanent Full time | Band 8 Healthy Communities | Infrastructure and Setting

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 significant 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 En

📌 Coordinator Health Protection Colac (Australia)
🏢 Colac Otway Shire
📍 Australia