Job Task Analysis - Environmental Health Officer.PDF

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Seeking a 2 highly motivated and qualified Environmental Health Officer to join a supportive and diligent team.

- Full-time fixed term role until December 2027
- Full-time Parental leave cover until 27 September 2027
- $100,968 - $110,162 per annum (dependant on experience) plus superannuation
- Location: Cheltenham

About this opportunity:

We are seeking an Environmental Health Officer to join the Environmental Health team. Reporting to one of two Environmental Health Leads, you will help protect public health and safety across our community.

What you’ll deliver

- Respond to community service requests and complaints on environmental health matters, investigating and taking appropriate preventative action to minimise and resolve hazards in line with legislation and procedures.
- Conduct inspections of registered businesses within an assigned geographic area to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
- Contribute to the direction of Environmental Health Services by actively participating in meetings and coordinating review of systems and processes, ensuring flexible and responsive service delivery that meets or exceeds community expectations.

- Coordinate and participate in delivery of identified environmental health promotional activities and projects to increase environmental health awareness.

Your Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone with:

- relevant tertiary qualifications as declared by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
- eligibility for Environmental Health Professionals Australia (EHPA) membership and a thorough understanding of all relevant legislation
- excellent communication and time management skills
- the ability to work within a diverse team of professionals towards common goals

Recent graduates and experienced EHOs are encouraged to apply, with salary determined by experience.



Part-time and full-time applications will be considered.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

Enquiries:

For any enquiries about the position, please contact Dusan Ivanic, Team leader Environmental Health at [email protected]

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at [email protected]

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive,



resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable workplace. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

- Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
- Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
- Purchase leave options
- Career development opportunities,
- Study/development assistance
- Discounted gym memberships
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Social club events
- Close to Public transport
- Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.

📌 Environmental Health Officer (Cheltenham)
🏢 Kingston City Council
📍 Cheltenham