Graduate Environmental Health Officer

**Graduate Environmental Health Officer**:
**Job no**: 499678
**Work type**: Temporary Full Time
**Classification**: Band 5 - Commencing at $78,646 pa
**Categories**: Environment & Sustainability, Graduate

**About the role**
In this exciting graduate opportunity, you will be working within the City’s Environmental Health team to gain invaluable practical experience. You will assist the team in providing specialist advice to the community and administering a regulatory Environmental Health Service, ensuring compliance with legislation, policy and best practice to help protect public health.

**Work type: Temporary Full Time (12 months)**
**Classification: Band 5 Commencing at $78,646 pa (plus super)**

Key responsibilities include:

- Support the EHOs in conducting inspections, assessments and other surveillance activities including sampling to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
- Maintaining accurate and factual file notes, records and other documentation for all inspections and investigations conducted.
- Establish positive communications with the general public to educate, promote and assist with the need for compliance with the various statutes, legislation and local laws.
- Support the team in investigating and following-up infectious disease notifications including outbreaks and provide advice and information on infections disease control to the public as required
- Develop an understanding of appropriate enforcement action when non compliances are identified

**About you**
To be considered for this role, you will be recently qualified, working towards an accredited under graduate qualification or possessing a relevant science degree and working towards a post graduate qualification as as an Environmental Health Officer and eligible for membership of Environmental Health Australia (EHA) or Environmental Health Professional’s Association (EHPA).
- Theoretical knowledge in the field of environmental health in order to identify, analyse and deliver options for policy development and problem solving.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a diverse audience
- Ability to work in a high functioning team

**Child Safety Responsibilities**
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

**We are the City**
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

**Applications and Enquiries**
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**Advertised**: 11 Apr 2025 5:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 27 Apr 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time