Environmental Health Officer

City of Wodonga; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Leave entitlements

Flexible work options

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

The City of Wodonga is seeking a qualified Environmental Health Officer to deliver a broad range of environmental and public health functions within the Environmental and Community Protection team. The role includes inspections, investigations, complaint management, regulatory compliance, and advisory services to businesses, residents and internal stakeholders.

You'll apply professional judgement to assess public health risks, support regulatory outcomes, contribute to public health programs,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification as an Environmental Health Officer.
• Eligibility for membership of a recognised environmental health body.
• Experience as an Environmental Health Officer in local government.
• Experience across food safety, public health regulation, onsite wastewater management and environmental health investigations.
• Experience preparing regulatory documents and supporting legal proceedings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using environmental health, records management and business systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, investigations and compliance activities related to food premises and public health threats.
• Provide regulatory advice and education to residents, businesses and internal teams.
• Assess public health risks and contribute to regulatory outcomes.
• Support public health programs and disease prevention initiatives.
• Prepare and issue regulatory documentation and represent the council in proceedings.

Skills

Environmental Health

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor in Environmental Health

Professional membership eligibility

Tools

Records management systems

Environmental health systems

Business systems

Job description

$47.51 per hour +superannuation

Enjoy a flexible work schedule, with 15.2 hours per week able to be spread across up to 3 days, including school-hour arrangements

As Environmental Health Officer, you'll deliver a broad range of environmental and public health functions across the municipality. The role includes inspections, investigations, complaint management, regulatory compliance activities, public health programs and the provision of professional advice to businesses, residents and internal stakeholders.

Working within the Environmental and Community Protection team, you'll apply your professional knowledge to assess public health risks, support regulatory outcomes, provide advice and education, and contribute to the delivery of services that promote and protect community wellbeing.

Key aspects of the role

Diverse Environmental Health Portfolio

Undertake inspections, investigations and compliance activities related to food businesses, public health and wellbeing premises, nuisances, tobacco and onsite wastewater systems.

Public Health Programs and Protection

Contribute to infectious disease response activities, public health initiatives, mosquito surveillance, aquatic facility monitoring and other programs designed to manage and reduce environmental health risks.

Regulation and Compliance

Apply relevant legislation, delegated authority and professional judgement to investigate complaints, assess evidence, resolve non-compliance and support fair and consistent regulatory outcomes.

Advice and Stakeholder Engagement

Provide clear, practical advice to residents, businesses, health professionals, government agencies and internal Council teams while building positive and productive working relationships.

What we're looking for

We're seeking a qualified Environmental Health Officer who can balance professional judgement, customer service and regulatory responsibilities while managing a varied workload in a local government environment.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Tertiary qualification as an Environmental Health Officer.
• Eligibility for membership of a recognised environmental health professional body.
• Previous experience as an Environmental Health Officer within local government.
• Experience across food safety, public health regulation, onsite wastewater management and environmental health investigations.
• Experience preparing and issuing regulatory documentation and supporting legal proceedings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using environmental health, records management and business systems.

Why join us?

• Career Development - Ongoing learning, mentoring, and progression opportunities.
• Leave Entitlements - Generous and flexible leave to support work-life balance.
• Flexible Work Options - Where applicable, enjoy adaptable hours and flexible work arrangements.
• Health & Wellbeing - Access to Fitness Passport, EAP, and other wellness initiatives.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following.

• A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months).
• Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
• The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) will also be required.

Enquiries

Team Leader Environmental Health - Hayley Carmichael - 0478 474 *** - ***********@wodonga.vic.gov.au