• Fixed Term Full Time Parental Leave Replacement to September 2024
• Located in Cheltenham, Melbourne
• High performing team
• Flexible working options available
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent employee benefits
• Band 6, $93,076.47 - $101,552.18 per annum plus superannuation

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. 

A diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

The Environmental Health team is located at the Cheltenham office and is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Environmental Health Officer to join a supportive and diligent team.

The role

We are seeking a Environmental Health Officer to join the Environmental Health team. Reporting to Team Leader Environmental Health, your role is to:

• Undertaking risk assessments and inspections at registered business and public health related investigations.
• Respond to service requests and complaints from the community on environmental health related matters and after investigating, implement appropriate proactive preventative action so that any hazards are minimised and resolved in accordance with legislation and procedures.
• Perform the duties of an Environmental Health Officer within a geographic area including conducting inspections on registered businesses in accordance with requirements, to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Contribute to the direction of Environmental Health Services by actively participating in meetings and coordinating review of systems and processes, ensuring flexible and responsive service delivery, meeting, or exceeding community expectations.
• Coordinate and participate in delivery of identified environmental health promotional activities and projects to increase environmental health awareness.

About you

 We are looking for someone with:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications as declared by the Secretary Department of Health and Human Services
• Eligibility for EHPA membership and a thorough understanding of all relevant legislation
• Excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to work amongst a diverse team of professionals towards attainment of common goals is essential
• Recent graduates and EHO’s with a wide range of experience are encouraged to apply with experience guiding the pay scale.
• Part time or full-time applications will be considered.

What we can offer

This is a full-time fixed term parental leave position until September 2024. 

You will have the opportunity to further progress your career by attending training courses and taking on professional development opportunities.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best. 

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.  Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks. 

The salary for this position starts at $93,076.47 (Band 6) per annum plus superannuation. 

How to Apply

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes.

If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the Apply Now button now and submit your application.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Dusan Ivanic Team Leader Environmental Health 0408 551 310.

Kingston Council will welcome applications from everyone including candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences such as; Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those identifying as part of LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons and persons with a disability.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal at the Apply Now link below.

Mandatory Requirements

• Essential : Do you hold a current driver's licence which allows you to drive within Victoria?
• Essential : Are you willing to undertake a Working with Children Check? Please note, you will need to organise and pay for this if you are successful in progressing to the pre-employment stage of the recruitment process for this position. If you already have a Working with Children Check you will be required to add the City of Kingston as an employer if you are successful for this position.
• Essential : Do you hold the qualifications required in the position outlined in the position description?

A position description is attached.