Graduate Environmental Health Officer

4 days ago

Wantirna, Victoria, Australia Knox City Council Full time $80,000 - $93,000 per year

Your new role

The Graduate Environmental Health Officer assists in carrying out effective and efficient environmental health duties within the municipality. You will create and maintain an environment that preserves and enhances public health, thereby ensuring a safe and healthy lifestyle for the citizens of the City of Knox.

You will hold:

  • a relevant tertiary qualification in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent qualification as approved by the Australian Institute of Environmental Health.
  • A membership of Environmental Health Professionals Australia, or eligibility to obtain.
  • Current Victorian Drivers Licence is required for this role

This rewarding position will suit a team player who thrives in a dynamic work environment, and can demonstrate initiative and attention to detail.

This is a full time temporary 12 month role based at the Knox City Council Civic Centre commencing in January 2025. We can offer a range of flexible and hybrid work options for the right candidate.

This is a Band 5 classified role, remuneration will be $80, $93, depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

You may be required to undertake position duties outside of normal working hours, as required.

What you will need to thrive

The key selection criteria for this role are:

  • Ability to learn the processes and procedures of a local government Health Services Department.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to work with all levels of staff, the community, commercial and professional stakeholders.
  • Work as an effective team member, able to display a positive and flexible attitude to problem solving with the aim of achieving good outcomes.
  • Ability to learn computer packages likely to be used within Health Services
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Food Act, Public Health and Wellbeing Act, Environmental Protection Act, Tobacco Act, Residential Tenancies Act and other associated Acts and Regulations.
  • Developing ability to work under pressure and be able to implement time management processes and task scheduling.

How to apply

Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the 'what you need to thrive' section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

Review the full position description now via our Knox City Council Careers Page.

For further information on this role please contact Team Leader Environmental Health, Daniel De Propertis at or on

Apply by: 27 October 2025 at11:45PM

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why Us

At Knox, makinga difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

  • accrued days off for full time employees;
  • growth and learning opportunities;
  • career development;
  • reward and recognition programs; and,
  • asupportive Employee Assistance Program.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

Environmental Health Officer - Inherent Requirements Table.DOCX

Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring a Child Safe environment that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

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