Environmental Health Officer

Corangamite Shire Council; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Corangamite Shire Council is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to provide an efficient and effective municipal environmental health service to the community. The role supports the delivery of Council's environmental health services through customer service, community education, statutory compliance activities, and the development of policies, management plans and strategies.

The position will also contribute to service improvements and, as required, participate in and support Council's

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Health Science or equivalent acceptable for membership of Environmental Health Australia.
• Knowledge of environmental health legislation, regulations and codes of practice (Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Food Act 1984, Tobacco Act 2000, Environment Protection Act 2017).
• Experience with onsite wastewater management systems assessment/approval under Environment Protection Act 2017 is highly desirable.
• Experience inspecting/assessing/approving food premises under relevant Acts is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of town planning and regulatory processes as they relate to Environmental Health is highly desirable.
• Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and EH software.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient municipal environmental health service to the community.
• Support service delivery through customer service, education, statutory compliance activities and policy development.
• Contribute to service improvements and, when required, participate in emergency management functions.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Computer skills

EH software

Education

Health Science degree

Job description

Housing requirement now in place for poultry flocks of 50 or more birds. If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them or get too close. Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

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Applications closing on 21 September 2026, 05:00 PM

Job type:Permanent full time

Salary:$90,141- $98,403 per annum

About the position

Corangamite Shire Council is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to provide an efficient and effective municipal environmental health service to the community.

The role supports the delivery of Council's environmental health services through customer service, community education, statutory compliance activities, and the development of policies, management plans and strategies. The position will also contribute to service improvements and, as required, participate in and support Council's emergency management functions.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Health Science or equivalent qualifications acceptable for membership of Environmental Health Australia and/or several years’ experience as an Environmental Health Officer in local or state government or the ability and motivation to take on a course of study in this area.
• Sound current knowledge of, and the ability to interpret and explain, environmental health legislation, regulations, and codes of practice (including Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Food Act 1984, Tobacco Act 2000, Environment Protection Act 2017) or the ability and motivation to take on a course of study in this area.
• Experience in the inspection, assessment, approval, and compliance of onsite wastewater management system in accordance with the Environment Protection Act 2017 highly desirable.
• Experience in the inspection, assessment, approval and compliance of food and registered premises in accordance with Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Food Act 1984 and Tobacco Act 2000 is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of town planning and regulatory processes as they relate to Environmental Health is highly desirable.
• Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets (essential), and other environmental health software (desirable).
• Victorian Drivers Licence and recent National Police Check, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description.

“Working at Corangamite Shire allows for a supportive work-life balance alongside friendly people passionate about our community.”

Working at Corangamite Shire Council means you will be a part of a fair and respectful workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to reach their potential.

We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.