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 wide-ranging 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 1984

Carrying out inspections and registrations under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008

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 1984 and the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 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

Positive 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 solid EH team.

Always happy to chat.

📌 Environmental Health Officer Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Osborne and Richardson
📍 Australia