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.
• Security – Security – Permanent full-time role, based in the Mornington office, Band 6 - $94,764.83 per annum (excl. super).
  A Tool of Trade vehicle is available for the successful applicant, in line with Shire policies and the current Enterprise Bargaining Agreement
• Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and career development programs and hybrid workplace arrangements.
• 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
• Investigate and resolve public and environmental health nuisances in the community using relevant legislation including the Public Health and Wellbeing Act and Environment Protection Act
• Assess, inspect and approve new or altered onsite wastewater disposal systems.
• Provide advice to internal & external clients on Public Health and Environmental Health issues.
• Applying your Environmental Health knowledge and technical expertise to the Mornington Peninsula community.

About You

• Tertiary Qualifications in Environmental Health and eligible for institute membership with EHPA.
• Knowledge and experience in Environmental Health legislation.
• Experience in local government or other complex organisations is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with sound knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs.
• 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: Peter O’Brien – Team Leader, Environmental Health on phone 5950 1373.

Applications Close: 6pm, Tuesday 18 March 2025.