Team Leader Public Health

1 week ago


Caulfield South, Victoria, Australia Glen Eira City Council Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year
  • Champion public health and help build safer, healthier communities
  • Full time permanent role. Part time applications will be considered
  • $119K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation

About the role
As Team Leader Public Health, you will provide essential guidance and support to the Environmental Health Officers to deliver high-quality public health services to the Glen Eira community. You will ensure professional conduct, technical excellence, and outstanding service excellence across the team.

You will also focus on enhancing and developing public health policies, operating procedures and systems to guarantee efficient and effective delivery of services.

This position is the perfect opportunity for someone in the Environmental Health field to take the next step in their career. Glen Eira is motivated to develop the right person to grow into a leadership role with strong support and mentoring provided.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Provide support and guidance to Environmental Health Officers to ensure that Officers maintain a high standard of professional conduct, customer service and a high level of technical expertise.
  • Undertake internal audits of Officer Inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with policy and procedures, consistency and application of appropriate sanctions where required.
  • Actively manage difficult complaints and identify practical solutions or negotiate positive outcomes with relevant parties to ensure high levels of compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Review Officer legal proceedings and undertake case management when deemed appropriate and liaise with Council solicitors to ensure rules of evidence and legal practice are expertly delivered.

About you
You will have the required
Graduate Diploma of Environmental Health Practice
or equivalent
(and is
eligible for membership with Environmental Health Professionals Australia),
has solid experience in Public Health Services and understands the ins and outs of relevant legislation. You are an individual who is looking for a growth opportunity in their career and enjoys mentoring and motivating others to succeed.

Please note: You must hold the required qualifications to be considered. If you don't meet the qualification criteria, we kindly ask that you do not apply
.

The following is also required:

  • Graduate Diploma of Environmental Health Practice or equivalent including eligibility to be a member of Environmental Health Professionals Australia.
  • Extensive experience working in the field of Public Health Services.
  • High level of technical knowledge for Public Health service provision.
  • Communicates clearly and confidently, even when dealing with sensitive or complex issues.
  • Ability to problem solve and think strategically to improve public health outcomes.
  • Victorian Drivers License.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include Employee Working with Children Check, New National Police Record Check and Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description
To view a copy please visit the Council Careers page:

Apply NOW
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button. As part of your application, you will need to:

  • Attach your resume
  • Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date:
24 September pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Fiona Whiteley, Coordinator Public Health on or email

What's on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

  • Flexible work options
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
  • Access to paid training and participation in Council's Learning and Development programs
  • Reward and recognition programsand Comprehensive leave entitlements
  • Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

  • Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
  • Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
  • Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer at

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.


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