Environmental Health Officer
- Inspecting and assessing registered food premises under the Food Act 1984
- Investigating and resolving public health and environmental nuisance complaints
- Carrying out inspections and registrations under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008
- Government / Local Government
- Environmental Health/Compliance
- Melbourne
- Contract
Osborne Richardson are partnering with Yarra Ranges Shire Council to find an experienced Environmental Health Officer for a 3 month contract, working 4 days per week.
Yarra Ranges takes in the outer east of Melbourne and the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley beyond it, so you'll get a genuinely varied patch, from busy town centres to wineries, markets and tourism businesses. You'll slot into a supportive Environmental Health team and get stuck into the core of the role from day one.
What you'll be doing
- Inspecting and assessing registered food premises under the Food Act 1984
- Carrying out inspections and registrations under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008
- Investigating and resolving public health and environmental nuisance complaints
- Assessing applications, issuing notices and taking compliance and enforcement action where needed
- Food sampling, education and advice to businesses and the community
- Keeping accurate records and contributing to the team's day-to-day workload
What you'll need
- A qualification that meets the requirements for an authorised officer under the Food Act 1984 and the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 in Victoria
- Recent Environmental Health Officer experience in Victorian local government
- Confident working knowledge of food safety, public health and nuisance legislation
- Sound judgement in compliance and enforcement matters
- Strong communication skills with business owners and the public
- Good written skills and accurate record keeping
- A current driver's licence
What's on offer: a 3 month contract, 4 days per week, with a well-regarded Melbourne council and a strong EH team.
Keen? Send through a current resume, or give Owen Millar a shout on ************ or email *****************.
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