Environmental Health Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Western Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time, Part time

Organisation: Western Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Analyst, Health and Allied Health, Other

Reference: 50878
- **Environmental Health Officer (EHO)**:

- ** 12-month contract**:

- ** Full time or part time until 30 June 2024**

In WPHU, EHOs are responsible for the investigation, surveillance and control of cases and settings associated with notifiable conditions, including conducting case interviews, assessing high risk settings and identifying and actioning public health control measures as required.

Working closely with the Team Lead, Public Health Officers and Medical Team, the EHO will conduct interviews and assessments, identify high risk groups and provide public health recommendations.

The Western Public Health Unit is a key element in the Victorian public health response to infectious diseases and other health issues. The Unit is part of a system of three metropolitan Public Health Units, Western (WPHU), North-eastern (NEPHU), South-eastern (SEPHU) and six regional Public Health Units providing a state-wide system of public health delivery and oversight.

**About You**

To be succcesful in this role, you will have;
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent including eligibility to be a member of Environmental Health Australia
- Demonstrated experience as an environmental health officer, including demonstrated knowledge and experience in public health theory and practice
- High levels of technology literacy with ability to learn and master online data reporting tool(s)
- Ability to interact in an empathetic and non-judgmental manner with culturally diverse populations and persons experiencing a wide range of social conditions
- Strong problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to use sound judgment in responding to client issues and concerns
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities at short notice and able to work effectively in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality, and practice ethical conduct

For full details, please see the position description.

**About Us**

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

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