Environmental Health Officer

City of Boroondara; City of Boroondara; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool-of-trade vehicle

Flexible work arrangements

RDOs

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The City of Boroondara is seeking a motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our team and deliver practical public health outcomes across the municipality. This full-time, fixed-term role runs until September 2027, offering a pro rata salary of AUD 104,790–114,015 per year plus superannuation and RDOs.

You will combine fieldwork, investigations and education to protect public health, inspect businesses, respond to health complaints, and help strengthen our community safety and wellbeing in

Qualifications

• Bachelor level Environmental Health qualification or equivalent with eligibility for EHA membership.
• Conversant with legislation and standards relating to public health.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections, assess compliance and provide practical guidance to food and public health businesses.
• Respond to community health complaints and incidents, investigate risks and take education or enforcement action.
• Maintain records and prepare reports and evidence for legal proceedings when required.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent including eligibility to be a member of Environmental Health Australia

Job description

• Full-time, fixed-term opportunity until September 2027
• Make a visible difference to public health and community wellbeing
• $104,790 - $114,015 per annum (pro rata to apply), plus superannuation and RDOs
• Commuter-use, tool-of-trade vehicle provided

Help shape a healthier, safer Boroondara. We’re looking for a motivated, community-minded Environmental Health Officer to join our dedicated team and deliver practical, trusted public health outcomes across the municipality.

Environmental Health Officer

• Full-time, fixed-term opportunity until September 2027
• Make a visible difference to public health and community wellbeing
• $104,790 - $114,015 per annum (pro rata to apply), plus superannuation and RDOs
• Commuter-use, tool-of-trade vehicle provided

Help shape a healthier, safer Boroondara. We’re looking for a motivated, community-minded Environmental Health Officer to join our dedicated team and deliver practical, trusted public health outcomes across the municipality.

About the role

You’ll combine fieldwork, investigation and education to protect public health and support local food and health businesses. Working with an experienced team, you’ll conduct inspections, investigate hazards, guide businesses through legislative requirements and take proportionate action where needed. You’ll also participate in a rotating on-call roster, helping our community remain safe, resilient and well informed.

About you

You’re a qualified Environmental Health professional who brings sound knowledge of public health legislation, confident judgement and a genuine commitment to community wellbeing. You communicate clearly, build constructive relationships and approach complex situations with integrity, empathy and practical problem-solving.

You’ll thrive here if you can balance competing priorities, work collaboratively and deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced regulatory environment. A commitment to continuous learning and improvement will help you make a strong contribution from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake inspections, assess compliance and provide clear, practical guidance to food and public health businesses.
• Respond to community health complaints and incidents, investigate risks including food adulteration and infectious disease, and take appropriate education or enforcement action.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare high-quality reports, notices and evidence for legal proceedings where required.

• Represent Council in legal proceedings when required and contribute to health promotion initiatives.
• Support the development of colleagues and students, and improve procedures, registers and systems.
• Help strengthen public health service delivery and community safety across Boroondara.

Why join us

At the City of Boroondara, your work has a direct and meaningful impact. You’ll join a collaborative, respectful and forward-thinking organisation where people are empowered to contribute ideas, build their capability and deliver better outcomes for the community.

Benefits

Enjoy flexible work arrangements, generous leave entitlements, wellbeing programs, RDOs and ongoing professional development. You’ll be supported by a collaborative team that values your expertise and gives you the opportunity to do work that matters.

If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit ourCareers Website.

Employment Requirements

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent including eligibility to be a member of Environmental Health Australia.
• Conversant with, and able to interpret, all legislation and standards relating to public health.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check and hold a valid Working with Children Clearance.

Who are we?

The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner‑eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.

You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.

With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!