Public and Environmental Health Officer

Part time (0.6 FTE)
Fixed Term, until 7 February 2025
Band 6, $83,031 pa (pro-rata) + Super

Closing date: 12pm on Wednesday 11 September 2024

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

Key responsibilities undertaken by the Public and Environmental Health Officer include:

• administering and implementing public health legislation through education, advice and enforcement
• assist with food safety and immunisation services
• undertake emergency management duties
• assist with the development of policies and procedures for public and environmental health programs

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• relevant experience and qualifications
• proven ability to provide excellent customer service
• excellent interpersonal and written skills
• a current Victorian Driver’s Licence is a requirement

Benefits

• Annual salary increases
• Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
• Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Georgina Johnston, Manager Development Services, on (03) 5471 1700.

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position; and
• A copy of your current resume.

Additional information

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse.  We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.