Graduate Environmental Health Officer

Wyndham City Council; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Wyndham City Council in Victoria seeks a Graduate Environmental Health Officer to join the Environmental Health team in the community. Based in Werribee, you will work with experienced officers to support inspections, investigations, and community guidance, gaining practical experience in public health and food safety.

The role reports to the Coordinator Environmental Health and involves preparing notices, advising stakeholders, and contributing to program delivery under the Council’s regulatory

Qualifications

• Current enrolment in an Environmental Health qualification recognised in Victoria.
• Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• An interest in public health, food safety and environmental health regulation.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a willingness to learn in a practical Local Government environment.
• A Current Working with Children Check and a current Driver Licence (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with inspections and Environmental Health activities to support compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Providing information, guidance and support to residents, businesses and internal stakeholders on Environmental Health matters.
• Supporting the development of public health education and guidance materials.
• Preparing correspondence, documentation and enforcement notices under delegated authority.
• Working collaboratively with the Environmental Health team to support service delivery, compliance activities and community outcomes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Public health interest

Education

Environmental Health qualification (Victoria)

Job description

Employment type: Full time, Fixed term (12 months)

Remuneration: Band 5 salary from $86,136.96 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

About the role

As a member of the Environmental Health team, the Graduate Environmental Health Officer plays an important role in supporting the delivery of Environmental Health services across Wyndham City. Working alongside experienced Environmental Health Officers, you will gain practical experience while contributing to initiatives that protect public health, promote food safety and support positive environmental outcomes across our growing community.

Reporting to the Coordinator Environmental Health, you will assist with inspections, investigations and compliance activities across a range of Environmental Health functions. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, provide advice and information to the community, and support the delivery of programs that help ensure Council meets its legislative obligations relating to public health, infectious disease and food safety.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently completing their Environmental Health qualifications and looking to build their career within Local Government. Utilising your communication skills, willingness to learn and commitment to public health, you will contribute to meaningful outcomes that support the health and wellbeing of the Wyndham community.

What your day will look like

• Assisting with inspections and Environmental Health activities to support compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Providing information, guidance and support to residents, businesses and internal stakeholders on Environmental Health matters.
• Supporting the development of public health education and guidance materials.
• Preparing correspondence, documentation and enforcement notices under delegated authority.
• Working collaboratively with the Environmental Health team to support service delivery, compliance activities and community outcomes.

What you will bring

• Current enrolment in an Environmental Health qualification recognised in Victoria.
• Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• An interest in public health, food safety and environmental health regulation.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a willingness to learn in a practical Local Government environment.
• A Current Working with Children Check and a current Driver Licence (or ability to obtain).

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Thursday, 12 November 2026.

If you have further role‑specific questions, please contact Christine Salm, Coordinator Public and Environmental Health on 9742 0726.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via [e-mail] or 03 9394 6860.

Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part-time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.