Graduate Environmental Health Officer

• Full time permanent role (based on 35 hours per week)
• Salary: $86K - $97K + Super + Fortnightly RDO
• Flexible work arrangements available
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

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 required 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 programmes

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

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

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.