Location:
Main Office
Department:
Governance
Compensation:
Annual Package AUD $89,****** - $97,******
Employment type:
Part Time Temporary
Work Arrangement:
On-site
Position No. 145
Temporary full-time 1 October ********* March ****
Band 6 - $89,780 – $97,724 plus 12% statutory superannuation
Have you had previous experience in environmental health or completing study in environmental health? Do you have a passion for improving the liveability, health, and safety of the community?
We are currently seeking an individual who has a high level of communication, relationship management and negotiation skills to join our Environmental Health team on a temporary full time basis as an Environmental Health Officer.
The ideal candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Health Science or equivalent and relevant experience as an Environmental Health Officer in local or state government. You will have experience dealing with the public in person, on the phone and via email along with experience working as part of a team.
Key responsibilities include:
Protectand promote public health by applying specialist environmental healthknowledge, regulatory expertise and evidence-based practices to preventdisease, manage public health risks and ensure compliance with relevantlegislation.
Respondto and investigate reports of nuisance, wastewater, unreasonable noise andpests in accordance with legislated obligations.
Respondto and investigate reports of infectious diseases and improve publichealth outcomes.
Undertakeregistration, inspection and sampling legislated requirements of publichealth registered premises.
Food
Accommodation
Hair,personal care and skin penetration
Tobacco
Aquaticfacilities
Regulateonsite wastewater management systems through applications, inspections andapprovals and adherence with Council's Onsite Wastewater Management Plan(OWMP)
Assistwith the provision of Council's Immunisation service




Assistwith the provision of Council's mosquito control program
The ability to work autonomously with limited supervision as well as being able to effectively plan, organise and manage your own time is paramount, so if you are a self-motivated individual, then we welcome an application from you!
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate how they meet the criteria below:
Tertiary qualifications in Health Science or equivalent.
Ability to meet the legislation objectives of the role.
Experience in inspection, review and approvals of onsite wastewater management systems, food and health premises and food sampling.
Excellent communication skills, relationship management and negotiation skills.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, effectively plan to meet deadlines and manage competing public health priorities.
Why Wellington?
Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a robust commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.
Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of "Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities in the heart of Gippsland." As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.




We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.
We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.
Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities.
Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.
About Wellington
Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. InThe Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.
In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.
From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best inlocal produce , you'll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try!
Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description and will be accepted no later than
11:59pm Sunday 13 September ****.
File Name
PD - Environmental Health Officer - 559 - August **** (Part- time temporary).pdf
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