Environmental Health Officer

ELMO; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Torquay is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to join its team. The successful candidate will oversee a range of environmental health services and ensure compliance with health regulations while promoting public health initiatives. Applicants should have a degree in Applied Science or Environmental Health, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to community well-being. The role offers a competitive salary with flexible working options, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Purchase of additional annual leave

Free onsite parking

Leave loading

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations, and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate to various stakeholders.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of environmental health services.
• Monitor and ensure compliance of food and public health premises.
• Support the delivery of childhood immunisation programs.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Ability to work effectively within a team

Commitment to continuous improvement

Education

Degree or Diploma in Applied Science/Environmental Health

Tools

Working With Children Check

Victorian driver’s licence

Police Check

Job description

Introduction

• Temporary Full Time (until mid-September 2026)
• $101,213 – $108,972 pa/pro rata (depending on experience plus 12% super)
• Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH

Who we are

Surf Coast Shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation and is blessed with unique environments from the coast to the hinterland – towns and villages with their own cultures and lifestyles. The charm and values of coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work, and visit to experience an exceptional quality of life.

Surf Coast Shire Council’s workforce is representative of the townships and communities it serves, and our culture is supportive, respectful and connected to our purpose of helping our community and environment to thrive. We empower our people to do their best and be proud of their achievements. We have a commitment to growth and development and our employees enjoy a contemporary working environment with flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.

We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Description

Your new career

A fantastic opportunity is available for an Environmental Health Officer to join our dynamic and supportive team. In this role, you will help our community thrive by contributing to the delivery of a broad range of environmental health services that protect and promote public health.

You will be involved in the registration, monitoring and compliance of food premises, public health and wellbeing premises, onsite wastewater management systems, infectious disease control, tobacco regulation, mosquito management, recreational water quality and public health nuisance investigations. You will also support the delivery of Council’s childhood immunisation program and other public health initiatives.

What you will bring to the role

We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated professional who is committed to protecting public health and improving health standards within the community.

To thrive in this role you will have:

• A positive, can-do attitude;
• The ability to work effectively within a team; and
• A strong commitment to continuous improvement.

Key selection criteria Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Degree or Diploma of Applied Science/Environmental Health or similar qualification as declared by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and eligible to be a member of Environmental Health Professionals Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines to make decisions and clearly communicate to people internal and external to the organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to people both internally and externally to the organisation.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to a team philosophy and a willingness to participate in continuous improvement of work practices.
• An understanding of Council’s Environmental Health service’s roles, responsibilities and programs delivered by the Unit.
• Current Victorian driver’s licence
• A current Working With Children Check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council). A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

What you’ll love working with us

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

For more information

More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description here.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Stuart Symes, Coordinator Environmental Health on 5261 0600.

How to apply

Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter including your statement addressing the selection criteria
• copy of your resume.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday 30 January 2026

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.