Coordinator Public and Environmental Health

Full time, ongoing
Band 7, $93,172 pa + Super

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 16 September 2024

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

Key responsibilities undertaken by the Coordinator Public and Environmental Health include:

• enhancing the health and lifestyle opportunities within our community through the coordination and delivery of delegated responsibilities under relevant legislation, acts, codes of practice and local law
• Develop policies and procedures relevant to Public and Environmental Health and assist in the development of Council and other plans and strategies relevant to Public and Environmental Health, including the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan
• Undertake a cross departmental collaborative approach in order to meet statutory requirements, and develop effective and efficient work practices
• Provide assistance and guidance to Public and Environmental Health Officers in the assessment and processing of decision making related to permit applications and administrations of delegated duties

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Qualifications necessary for appointment as an Environmental Health Officer as gazetted by the Chief Health Officer under section 29(3) of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008
• Extensive experience in a local government setting as an Environmental Health Officer
• the ability to lead a team
• the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders

Benefits

• Annual salary increases
• Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
• Flexible working arrangements, including options for part time work and rostered days off
• Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
• Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Georgina Johnston, Manager Development Services, on (03) 5471 1700.

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
• A copy of your current resume
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description

Additional information

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse.  We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.