Environmental Health Officer - [Archived Advertisement]

Salary $74,830* - $83,848* + 9.5% Superannuation

Permanent Full Time

*Salary is inclusive of a $3000 above award payment and is negotiable upon experience 

City of Melbourne is committed to supporting flexibility. Applicants seeking flexible and part-time arrangements are encouraged to apply. 

Are you looking for variety in your Environmental Health career? We have major events and food venues like nowhere else in Australia. Come and expand and tap into the knowledge of a large and collaborative team of environmental health experts and assist in promoting and monitoring health standards in the world’s most liveable City.

The position… is part of a dedicated team responsible for promoting and monitoring environmental health standards in Melbourne's food industry. You will play an important role in ensuring Melbourne's reputation as the restaurant capital of Australia is upheld.  You will be required to administer responsibilities under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act and Food Act by conducting compliance assessments, inspections, investigating complaints and undertaking food and water sampling.

There is also the opportunity to work on a variety of events held in Melbourne, including the Royal Melbourne Show, AFL Grand Final and the Spring Racing Carnival as well as undertaking proactive project work with local businesses.

This role does require you to work non-standard hours as required and you will require a current, full Victorian driver's license.

You will have… (selection criteria)

• Bachelor of Health Science  (Public and Environmental Health) or equivalent including eligibility to be a member of Environmental Health Professionals Australia.
• Proven ability to work as an effective team member, input into team processes, actively and positively contribute to team goals, and demonstrate positive behaviours and attitudes within the team environment;
• Demonstrated ability to apply relevant legislation and corporate procedures and policies;
• High level understanding of customer service principles and practice, and demonstrated ability to apply those principles to internal and external customer interaction;
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with all levels of staff, the general public, and commercial and professional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in a time pressured environment, meeting multiple deadlines with a high level of initiative, motivation and innovation.

If you consider yourself to be a motivated self-starter, strong team player and have a positive outlook – we want to hear from you! 

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

 
How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter
• respond to the selection criteria, in a separate document, as listed above under ‘You will have…’

Please address your covering letter to Brendan Garrett, Team Leader Health and Wellbeing

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

The advertised closing date and important information before applying for this position can be found on www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/careers

City of Melbourne’s People and Culture Operations Team welcome your general questions on (03) 9658 9140 between the hours of 8.30am and 1pm Monday to Friday.

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