1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Public Sector People are working with a local council in Melbourne's eastern suburbs to recruit an Environmental Health Officer, for a 3 month temporary contract assignment.The Environmental Health Officer role is responsible for promoting and safeguarding public health across the community by conducting inspections, investigating health concerns, and enforcing relevant legislation. Working within a team, the officer also engages with the community and local businesses to provide guidance, ensure compliance, and contribute to health education and continuous service improvement initiatives.Key Duties And ResponsibilitiesInspect food premises and enforce public health legislation.Educate businesses and assess health-related applications.Investigate complaints, diseases, and public health risks.Maintain records and prepare reports and legal documents.Participate in health promotion and community education activities.Requirements:Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent including eligibility to be a member of Environmental Health Professionals Australia.Experience in the field of Environmental Health.Demonstrated local government experience in Environmental Health.Strong understanding of food safety hygiene risk identification and control and the appropriate application to industryConversant with, and able to interpret, all legislation and standards relating to the role.Able to make clear and comprehensive notes on observations which might form the basis of a report or be used in a Court brief.Able to prepare clear and concise reports with recommendations on a course of action.Able to analyse issues and take a course of action which reflects public health principlesAware of the public health roles of other levels of government and agenciesAware of the purpose and functions of local government.Computer skills across the Microsoft Office range of applications as well as an ability to understand and use Council databases, including Property & Rating, Objective,, CRM, Health Manager, FoodTrader, and Food Sampling App.Ability to manage own time, to plan and organise workloads and set prioritiesExcellent time management and planning skillsDemonstrated ability to achieve specific objectives within set timeframesAbility to work constructively as part of a teamCheck our website to see more opportunities, sign up for job alerts or refer a friend: www.publicsectorpeople.com.auSeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeTemporaryJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesArchitecture and Planning, Government Administration, and Government Relations ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Public Sector People by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Environmental Health Officer” roles.Hobsons Bay, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMeadow Heights, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 52 minutes agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoBundoora, Victoria, Australia 5 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoNunawading, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoDocklands, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoCamberwell, Victoria, Australia 1 day agoMoorabbin, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoExpression of Interest - Appointments to Deakin University CouncilMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoEnvironmental, Social, Governance (ESG) SpecialistDocklands, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMeadow Heights, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoExpression of interest - Clinical Research CoordinatorEast Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoGrade 3 Multidisciplinary Allied Health Assistant - Emergency Department & General Medicine HITHMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 7 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoForest and Fire Operations Officer - Field Team Leader (Knoxfield)Narre Warren, Victoria, Australia 11 hours agoHealthcare Professionals ~ Transition To Work Remotely - Work-Life Balance!Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoAllied Health Graduate Program - 2027 Expression of InterestParkville, Victoria, Australia 6 hours agoDoncaster, Victoria, Australia 20 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoEmergency Management Senior Operations and Response Logistics OfficerMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days ago2025 Graduate Safety Specialist (Dandenong South), WHSDandenong South, Victoria, Australia 1 day agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 29 minutes agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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