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Permanent Full TimeLocation: MorwellSalary: $94,412.76 - $102,394.76 plus 11.5% superannuationAn excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join the Safe Communities team in Morwell on a full-time ongoing basis.About The RoleAs Environmental Health Officer, you will be responsible for protecting our community''s health and well-being through monitoring, educating and achieving compliance with public health standards.Key responsibilities include:Providing an effective Environmental Health Program to promote and maintain a high standard of health and well-being within the municipality.Administering all statutory obligations of Latrobe City Council pursuant to the Local Government Act 2020, Environment Protection Act 2017, Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Food Act 1984, Tobacco Act 1987, Council by-laws and other relevant legislation.Providing a high level of customer service to residents and the general public.Contributing to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the Councils Corporate Plan.About YouYou will have experience in the environmental and public health areas including food safety, infectious diseases, public health and wellbeing registerable premises, and have ability to interpret, apply and communicate Acts, Regulations and Local Laws. You must have well-developed communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.You will also require:A Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or similar qualification acceptable and recognised by the Australian Institute of Environmental Health and/or Environmental Health Practitioners of Australia.Eligibility to be a member of the Australian Institute of Environmental Health and/or Environmental Health Practitioners of Australia.Relevant experience in food safety.Relevant experience in the areas of prescribed accommodation, hair/skin/beauty operations, as well as nuisance investigation.Demonstrated understanding of principles of HACCP.Competent in approval of food safety plans.Demonstrated knowledge of the Food Act 1984, Public Health & Wellbeing Act 2008, Tobacco Act 1987 and the Environment Protection Act 2017.Sound understanding of food safety auditing processes/procedures.Sound understanding of the Open Office Health Manager System.The successful applicant is required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Childrens Check.Go Further at Latrobe City CouncilA career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.Why work for us?At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.Our salaries are competitive and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland.To applyVisit www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers to submit your application.Applications will close on Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 11.59 PM.For more information contact Robyn Duffy, Coordinator Health Services on 0428 913 007 for a confidential discussion.Child Safe OrganisationLatrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.Diversity and InclusionAt Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council''s Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr