• Flexible work arrangements available
• Full time permanent role (based on 35 hours per week)
• Fortnightly RDO
• Salary: $84k– 95k per annum + Super
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

About Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has come up for a Graduate Environmental Health Officer to join Merri-bek City Council’s Environmental Health Unit. Reporting to the Team Leader Environmental Health, you will contribute to the safety and amenity of the municipality through administration and sensitive enforcement of Acts and Regulations and provide information, assistance, and advice to the community. You will perform duties and have responsibilities under the provisions of the Food Act 1984, Public Health & Wellbeing Act 2008, Environment Protection Act 2017, Local Government Act 2020, Tobacco Act 1987, Residential Tenancies Act 1997, and other relevant legislation. The successful applicant will build upon previous knowledge, experience, and academic training under supervision of the Team Leader Environmental Health and with support from Environmental Health Officers.

Skills and experience require to perform the role

• Recent completion (or near completion) of a tertiary qualification in an environmental health discipline or other qualifications which satisfy the requirements of membership status of Environmental Health Professionals Australia (EHPA).
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to the role of an Environmental Health Officer and ability to make sound judgements and apply legislation appropriately.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work within a set timetable and in an environment of change and conflicting demands to achieve specific and set objectives.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including experience in Microsoft Office products.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner with people from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

What the role can offer

• Fortnightly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes
• Wellness programs

Further support offered for our staff

• Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
• Purchase leave
• Ceremonial leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Family violence leave

For further information about this position please contact Madeleine George, Team Leader Environmental Health on (03) 9240 1198.

Applications close: 11:30pm, Thursday, 14 August 2025.
*in the case that we receive a high volume of applications we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.

Before submitting an application, please view the Position Description.

Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence, WWCC and Qualifications. Please have this ready when completing your application.

How to apply

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.

*Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.

Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on [email protected]

Our Commitment

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.