Join Our Team – Environmental Health Officer
Mildura Rural City Council is seeking a qualified Environmental Health Officer to deliver high-quality public health services across our community.
About the Opportunity:
The Environmental Health Officer is responsible for delivering high-quality environmental health services to reduce illness and disease risks and improve community health and wellbeing. This includes ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and supporting Council’s strategic objectives.
What you will bring:
- A Graduate Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent) as listed in the Victoria Government Gazette for appointment as an Environmental Health Officer.
- Strong understanding of environmental health legislation and ability to interpret and apply it in practice with experience conducting inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities under public health laws.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, being able to prepare clear reports, engage with diverse audiences, and build positive relationships through negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Strong organisational and analytical ability demonstrating skill at managing competing priorities, solving problems, and exercising sound judgement in complex situations.
- Eligible for membership with Environmental Health Professionals Australia.
- Current satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Current driver’s licence.
Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within
Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $93,602 to $101,911 per annum plus statutory superannuation.
Apply now and help us keep Mildura healthy!
Visa Requirements:
Applicants who hold a visa must have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia and an independent pathway to permanent residency. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:
- Flexible Work Arrangements in line with Council Policy
- Monthly Accrued Day Off (available to full-time employees)
- Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
- Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
- Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
- Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
- Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
- Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
- Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
- Active Social Clubs
- For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits
Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.
We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.
Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.
Applying for this position
All applications must include:
- A completed Job Application Form
- A resume
- A covering letter
Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered
Submit your application
By email to:
humanresources@mildura.vic.gov.au
All emailed applications will be acknowledged.
In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura
By mail to:
Chief Executive Officer
Mildura Rural City Council
PO Box 105
MILDURA VIC 3502
More information
Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197
Email
humanresources@mildura.vic.gov.au
