Environmental Health Officer

Description:

We are East Gippsland Shire

East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including ski fields, high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia's largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!

East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a workforce of passionate, multiskilled community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.

The Environmental Health team safeguards public health by monitoring food safety and wastewater standards. They inspect and regulate businesses, and onsite wastewater systems, while investigating health-related complaints such as noise, asbestos and woodfire smoke. Through compliance, education, and enforcement, they ensure a safe and healthy environment for the community.

A unique blend of nature, arts, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.

The Opportunity

The Environmental Health Officer ensures compliance with public health legislation by inspecting food businesses, caravan parks and accommodation premises. The role involves processing registrations and permits, investigating health-related complaints such as noise, woodfire smoke, and wastewater complaints, and taking enforcement action where necessary. Officers also provide advice to the community and businesses, support public health in emergency management, and contribute to programs that protect and promote community wellbeing. Working across Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale, this position plays a key role in safeguarding health standards throughout East Gippsland.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Inspect and monitor compliance of food businesses, beauty premises, caravan parks and accommodation premises,
• Process registrations and permits for food premises, health premises and onsite wastewater systems.
• Investigate health-related complaints such as noise, woodsmoke, wastewater, and other public health nuisances.
• Enforce legislative requirements by issuing notices, directions, and infringements where non-compliance is identified.
• Provide advice and education to businesses and the community on public health standards and requirements.
  
  

What We're Looking For (Key Selection Criteria)

• Technical Capability
  
  

Bachelor of Health Science (Public and Environmental Health) or equivalent.

Qualification as an Environmental Health Officer, eligible to be a member of Environmental Health Professionals Australia.

• Collaboration
  
  

Builds rapport and supports team outcomes. Addresses conflict constructively.

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  
  

Resolves issues by interpreting existing guidelines. Where guidelines are lacking, analyses available ideas and takes action or consults others. Identifies further information needed to make decisions.

• Interpersonal Skills
  
  

Builds collaborative relationships, resolves conflict constructively, and adapts style to different people and situations.

• Customer Focus
  
  

Delivers consistent, high-quality service. Anticipates needs, resolves issues effectively, and identifies improvement opportunities.

• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
  
  

Applies innovative solutions to enhance outcomes. Seeks and incorporates feedback. Supports continuous learning within the team.

Work-Life Balance

Why you'll love EGSC:

• 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible start and finish times
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres
  
  

Competitive Salaries

• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!
• Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!
  
  

A Supportive Environment

• 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
  
  

Does this sound like the role for you? Apply now!

To Apply, Please Upload

• Your resume, including 2 references
• A cover letter, explaining why you're interested in the position and the skills you will bring to the role
• A statement responding to each of the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description
  
  

Questions? Contact Leah McLeod, Environmental Health Coordinator on 03 5153 9500

Applications close at 11:45pm on 26 January 2026

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.