Environmental Health Officer

Osborne Richardson are partnering with Yarra Ranges Shire Council to find an experienced Environmental Health Officer for a 3 month contract, working 4 days per week. Yarra Ranges takes in the outer east of Melbourne and the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley beyond it, so you’ll get a genuinely varied patch, from busy town centres to wineries, markets and tourism businesses. You’ll slot into a supportive Environmental Health team and get stuck into the core of the role from day one.

What you’ll be doing

• Inspecting and assessing registered food premises under the Food Act 1984


• Carrying out inspections and registrations under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008


• Investigating and resolving public health and environmental nuisance complaints


• Assessing applications, issuing notices and taking compliance and enforcement action where needed


• Food sampling, education and advice to businesses and the community


• Keeping accurate records and contributing to the team's day-to-day workload

What you’ll need

• A qualification that meets the requirements for an authorised officer under the Food Act 1984 and the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 in Victoria


• Recent Environmental Health Officer experience in Victorian local government


• Confident working knowledge of food safety, public health and nuisance legislation


• Sound judgement in compliance and enforcement matters
  
• Strong communication skills with business owners and the public


• Good written skills and accurate record keeping


• A current driver’s licence

What's on offer

a 3 month contract, 4 days per week, with a well-regarded Melbourne council and a strong EH team.

Always happy to chat.

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