About Us

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What’s on Offer

• Work Life Balance –We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.
• Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
• Opportunity - This is a 12-month full time role for an Environmental Health student or recent graduate to gain invaluable experience across a broad range of environmental health programs. Based in the Mornington office, it is Band 4 based on experience $71,364 - $76,044 (excl. super).
• Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development programs and the flexibility to continue any Environmental Health related study.
• Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire

About the Role

Reporting to the Coordinator – Environmental Health the core responsibilities include:

• Monitor compliance with the Food Act and National Food Safety Standards at food premises
• Monitor compliance with the Public Health and Wellbeing Act at health premises and aquatic facilities
• Assist with the investigation of public and environmental health issues
• Provide field support to the Environmental Team across all program areas
• Apply knowledge and technical expertise gained during recent Public and Environmental Health tertiary training to the Mornington Peninsula community

About You

• Enrolled to complete recognised post-graduate studies in Environmental and Public Health OR have recently completed post-graduate study in Public and Environmental Health
• Knowledge of Victorian Environmental Health legislation such as the Public Health & Wellbeing Act 2008, Food Act 1984 and Environment Protection Act 2017
• Familiarity with Tech One and Microsoft applications
• Ability to carry out all tasks in a thorough manner with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a small team.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Kerryn Haver, Coordinator Environmental Health, phone 5950 1373, [email protected]

Applications Close: 6pm, Tuesday 4 March 2025.