Osborne Richardson are partnering with Yarra Ranges Shire Council to find an experienced Environmental Health Officer for a 3 month contract, working 4 days per week. Yarra Ranges takes in the outer east of Melbourne and the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley beyond it, so you'll get a genuinely diverse patch, from busy town centres to wineries, markets and tourism businesses. You'll slot into a supportive Environmental Health team and get stuck into the core of the role from day one.
What you'll be doing
Inspecting and assessing registered food premises under the Food Act ****
Carrying out inspections and registrations under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act ****
Investigating and resolving public health and environmental nuisance complaints
Assessing applications, issuing notices and taking compliance and enforcement action where needed
Food sampling, education and advice to businesses and the community




Keeping accurate records and contributing to the team's day-to-day workload
What you'll need
A qualification that meets the requirements for an authorised officer under the Food Act **** and the Public Health and Wellbeing Act **** in Victoria
Recent Environmental Health Officer experience in Victorian local government
Confident working knowledge of food safety, public health and nuisance legislation
Sound judgement in compliance and enforcement matters
Strong communication skills with business owners and the public
Good written skills and accurate record keeping
A current driver's licence
What's on offer
a 3 month contract, 4 days per week, with a well-regarded Melbourne council and a strong EH team.
Always happy to chat.
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📌 Environmental Health Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Osborne and Richardson
📍 Melbourne