$72,380* + 9.5% Superannuation

*Salary inclusive of a $3000 above award payment

Tap into the knowledge of a large and collaborative team of environmental health experts and assist in promoting and monitoring health standards in a capital city environment.

The position… is part of a dedicated team responsible for promoting and monitoring environmental health standards in Melbourne's food industry and plays an important role in ensuring Melbourne's reputation as the restaurant capital of Australia is upheld.

You will be required to administer responsibilities under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act and Food Act by conducting compliance assessments, inspections, investigating complaints and undertaking food and water sampling.

There is also the opportunity to work on a variety of events held in Melbourne, including the Royal Melbourne Show, AFL Grand Final and the Spring Racing Carnival as well as undertaking proactive project work with local businesses.

You will have… (selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent including eligibility to be a member of Environmental Health Australia and / or experience in a related field.
• Proven ability to work as an effective team member, input into team processes, actively and positively contribute to team goals, and demonstrate positive behaviours and attitudes within the team environment;
• Demonstrated ability to apply relevant legislation and corporate procedures and policies;
• High level understanding of customer service principles and practice, and demonstrated ability to apply those principles to internal and external customer interaction;
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with all levels of staff, the general public, and commercial and professional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in a time pressured environment, meeting multiple deadlines with a high level of initiative, motivation and innovation.
• Possession of a current, full Victorian driver's license.
• Ability to work non-standard hours as required.

To view the physical requirements of this position click on the following link: IPR - Enviromental Health Officer.pdf

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter responding to the selection criteria as listed above under 'You will have…' (no more than two pages in length)

Please address your covering letter to Maria Dray, Acting Team Leader

Please note the position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

Interviewed applicants who proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be required to complete a 'Disclosure of existing condition and health declaration' form and a police check as a minimum.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia on application and agree to undertake necessary pre-employment checks. 

What we have to offer and further information you will require before applying… 

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The Advertised Close Date for this position can be found on www.employment.melbourne.vic.gov.au and may be subject to change.

If you have any further questions on how to apply, please refer to our tips for preparing an application page or contact the City of Melbourne's Recruitment Team on (03) 9658 9140 between the hours of 8.30am and 1pm Monday to Friday.

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Applications close: 07 Jun 2015 (11:00 PM) Aus. Eastern Standard Time