Environmental Health Officer

Join a collaborative work environment, with a supportive leadership team Alpine Shire Council is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join our team. If you thrive in a workplace that values innovation and variety, don’t miss this opportunity to live and work in a spectacular part of Victoria. How you’ll make a difference    Alpine Shire Council’s efficient and responsive environmental health service promotes safe health practices within our community through monitoring, educating and achieving compliance of public health standards. Drawing on your expertise, you will assist individuals, businesses and other stakeholders to implement practices that minimise risk to the community’s health. Council’s Environmental Health team ensures that the relevant requirements of legislation are met. Your enthusiasm and confidence will have a positive influence on those around you, and your professionalism will enhance Council’s reputation as a responsive and efficient organisation. As part of our team, you will:

• Assess and action Food and Health Premises approvals, inspections, monitoring, and compliance.
• Assist with activities designed to keep our community safe by preventing infectious diseases by providing initiatives such as sharps disposal programs, notifiable disease investigations and public pool monitoring.
• Assess wastewater management system applications working closely with the planning department.
• Provide information, education and advice to the community and Council about public health and environmental issues.

About us Alpine Shire Council is a values-based organisation that delivers meaningful outcomes for its community.  We are led by Councillors and a leadership team that genuinely cares, and at our core, passionate colleagues who enjoy what they do.  We offer flexibility and invest in developing our people. Renowned as one of Victoria’s premier holiday destinations, this spectacular region is an adventure and nature lover’s paradise, just a stone’s throw from the Victorian ski fields. It is a lifestyle like no other. Appreciate a flexible work life balance with an adventure, nature and foodie lover’s paradise on your doorstep. Forget about long commutes and paid parking, enjoy the rural lifestyle and be welcomed by a friendly community who love where they live.  Apply today, to join us in delivering meaningful work with dedicated people. At Alpine Shire Council we offer our employees

• Supportive and collaborative work environment, with a range of flexible work options.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects.
• The stunning natural scenery, extensive recreation opportunities and excellent local food of North East Victoria’s alpine region
• A chance to make a positive difference to your community

Our ideal candidate You will be well organised and value attention to detail. With your excellent communication skills, you will be able to develop positive relationships that promote healthy outcomes in our community. As an industry professional, you will have a good working knowledge of the applicable legislation and an understanding of enforcement and compliance procedures. Your skills will include:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health or equivalent.
• Eligible to be a member of Environmental Health Professionals Australia Ltd
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Environmental Health in State or Local Government
• Driver licence

Apply now:

• Full-time permanent position, based in Bright
• Salary negotiable for the right candidate, based on Band 6 classification, $85,020
• Alpine Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2023
• Monthly Rostered Day Off
• People of all genders, abilities, ages, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Contact Michelle Doherty, Environmental Health Coordinator on 03 5755 0555