Environmental Health Officer
Environmental Health Officer
Salary:
48 - 51
/ Year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Location:
Melbourne - VIC
Industry:
Planning & Environment
Reference:
0601CC
Contact Name:
Chris Castellano
Contact Email:
christopher@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Date Published:
06-Jan-2026
Public Sector People are working with a local council to recruit an Environmental Health Officer for a 5-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 responsibilities:
Public Sector People specialises in partnering with local and state government organisations across Australia, connecting skilled professionals with meaningful temporary and permanent opportunities. We are committed to delivering high-quality recruitment experiences and supporting both clients and candidates throughout every stage of the process.
Apply now or check our website to see more opportunities, sign up for job alerts or refer a friend: www.publicsectorpeople.com.au
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
#SCR-christopher-castellano
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 responsibilities:
- Inspect 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.
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent including eligibility to be a member of Environmental Health Professionals Australia.
- Demonstrated local government experience in Environmental Health.
- Strong understanding of food safety hygiene risk identification and control and the appropriate application to industry
- 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 principles
- Aware of the public health roles of other levels of government and agencies
- Aware 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
- Ability to manage own time, to plan and organise workloads and set priorities
- Excellent time management and planning skills
- Demonstrated ability to achieve specific objectives within set timeframes
- Ability to work constructively as part of a team
Public Sector People specialises in partnering with local and state government organisations across Australia, connecting skilled professionals with meaningful temporary and permanent opportunities. We are committed to delivering high-quality recruitment experiences and supporting both clients and candidates throughout every stage of the process.
Apply now or check our website to see more opportunities, sign up for job alerts or refer a friend: www.publicsectorpeople.com.au
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
#SCR-christopher-castellano
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