• Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat, and Melbourne with free onsite parking
• Permanent full-time role with opportunity to grow
• Monthly ADO
• Salary between $74,000-$86,000 (dependant on experience) + super

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen and enrich our diverse and growing community.

To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking a recent graduate to join our team as an Environmental Health Officer who will be responsible for delivering environmental health service provisions aimed at protecting, promoting, and enhancing the health and wellbeing of the community and environment.

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

• Administer delegated responsibilities under the Local Government Act 1989, Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Food Act 1984, Environment Protection Act 2017, Tobacco Act 1987, Residential Tenancies Act 1997 and other relevant Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice, Standards, Local Laws and other statutory requirements delegated by Council.
• Carry out necessary inspectionsfor permits to install oraltering on-site wastewater management systems.
• Conduct inspections in accordance with requirements of the Food Act 1984, Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 and Residential Tenancies Act 1997.
• Conduct tobacco education and enforcement visits in accordance with relevant service agreements with support from the Environmental Health team.
• Investigate and support the Coordinator Environmental Health to mediate and resolve complaints and nuisances within the meaning of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.
• Prepare evidence for infringements against the relevant Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice and Local Laws.
• Investigate outbreaks of infectious disease in accordance with Department of Health protocols with support from the Environmental Health team.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification (or currently studying) i.e. in Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public and Environmental Health), or equivalent qualifications acceptable for membership with Environmental Health Professionals Australia together with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of domestic wastewater management legislative framework in Victoria.
• Knowledge of other relevant environmental health legislative framework such as food safety, public health and wellbeing, tobacco control, infectious disease control and residential tenancy.
• An ability to work as part of a team as well as operate autonomously, with a high level of interpersonal, organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated experience identifying problems, developing solutions, ideas and opportunities for resolution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of customers and service providers with discretion and sensitivity.

 * Don’t meet every single requirement?  If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, give us a call to talk further.  Our recruitment process considers both technical and cultural fit, and our development program can support individuals to grow into roles.  You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at Golden Plains.

A career with us

Our people are our most valued asset - we understand the importance of providing a rewarding, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people are empowered to bring their best selves. 

We offer:

• learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments
• flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance
• a new high-quality, architectural designed and accessible working environment with free onsite parking
• an environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do
• an active Social Club
• ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and some government organisations
• Generous leave entitlements including:
  • Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave
  • Purchased leave
  • Ceremonial leave
  • Gender affirmation leave
  • Family violence leave

If you are ready to carve out a future with Golden Plains Shire Council and are ready to join a values-driven and community focused organisation, we look forward to hearing from you.

For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description or, for a confidential discussion, contact Matthew White, Coordinator Environmental Health on 03 5220 7188.

How to apply

Please submit your application by completing the form below.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you. Please contact our People  team at peopleandculture@gplains.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can best support you.

Applications close on THURSDAY 16 MARCH 2023 at 5.00PM.

At Golden Plains Shire Council we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to work. We believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We are striving to build a workforce that reflects the community in which we operate and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds and people with a disability. We recognise our proactive duty to ensure compliance with equal opportunity, child safe and other workplace-related legislation, and to eliminate all forms of discrimination.