Coordinator Environmental Health

Hobsons Bay City Council; City of Hobsons Bay; Hybrid; AUD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bike storage & showers

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs

Gym membership discounts

Professional development

Job summary

The Coordinator Environmental Health at Hobsons Bay City Council is a senior leadership role responsible for guiding the Environmental Health Unit and delivering high-quality public health services for the community.

Based in Altona, the role leads a skilled team, ensures regulatory compliance with health and safety legislation, and collaborates with internal and external partners to protect community health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Public & Environmental Health.
• Extensive Environmental Health experience, preferably in local government.
• Strong knowledge of public health, food safety and environmental legislation.
• Proven leadership of high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Council’s Environmental Health Unit and regulatory services.
• Ensure compliance with environmental health, food safety and public health legislation.
• Oversee inspections, investigations, complaints and public health responses.
• Provide specialist advice to Council, businesses and stakeholders on environmental health matters.
• Drive strategic projects, budgets and reporting requirements.

Skills

Environmental Health leadership

Public health legislation knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

People leadership

Education

Public & Environmental Health degree

Job description

• Altona location, close to public transport
• Permanent, full time position
• Salary: Band 8 - $123,558.69 to $138,163.90 + superannuation

We're here. We're community. We're Hobsons Bay.

At Hobsons Bay City Council, we’re committed to creating a workplace that reflects our community and values. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that supports innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, and which aspires to be the exemplar of Local Government.

The opportunity

The Coordinator Environmental Health is a senior leadership role responsible for leading Hobsons Bay City Council’s Environmental Health Unit and ensuring the delivery of high quality, compliant and community focused public health services. Reporting to the Manager Planning, Building and Health Services, the role provides strategic direction, manages regulatory responsibilities, leads a skilled team, and works collaboratively across Council and external agencies to protect and enhance community health, wellbeing and safety.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate Council’s Environmental Health Unit and regulatory services
• Ensure compliance with environmental health, food safety and public health legislation
• Oversee inspections, investigations, complaints and public health responses
• Provide specialist advice to Council, businesses and stakeholders on environmental health matters
• Drive strategic projects, continuous improvement initiatives, budgets and reporting requirements

What You Need To Succeed

• Tertiary qualification in Public & Environmental Health (or equivalent recognised qualification)
• Extensive experience within Environmental Health, preferably in local government
• Strong knowledge of relevant public health, food safety and environmental legislation
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing high performing teams
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation and problem solving skills

To be considered for this role applications should include

• A maximum 2 -page cover letter which should outline your interest in the role
• A current CV which includes key achievements & relevant qualifications

Uncover more about this role in the Position Description attached below, or contact us via [e-mail].

Applications will be accepted until 11:30pm on 10 August 2026.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Record Check & a Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

What We Can Offer

• Hybrid working flexibility, whether you're home, or in our newly renovated & spacious office facilities.
• Our location in the centre of Altona is close to public transport, cafes and parks. Enjoy your lunch at the pier, or an afternoon walk along the lake.
• Go to the gym or ride your bike before work? Our End of Trip Facility offers bike storage and shower facilities to get you refreshed and ready to go!
• Exclusive staff access to our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing programs, discounted local gym membership, Reflexology sessions, Meditation, Yoga & Circuit classes, and walking & social clubs.
• Ongoing professional development support - we'll champion your growth, because your career matters to us!
• A team that’s shaping a brighter future, working together to create a sustainable, thriving community for generations to come.

We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.

Attachments

• Position Description - Coordinator Environmental Health.pdf
• Position Description - Coordinator Environmental Health.docx