Public Health Officer
Job No:
BAW47
Location:
Drouin
• $84,415 to $92,013 + 9.5% Superannuation (Pro-rata)
• Permanent, part time position (0.6 EFT) with a great team of professionals and a growing shire.
• Wide variety of Public Health Functions
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
Due to a recent retirement, the Public Health Unit is looking for a qualified Public Health Officer to join their team of public health and wastewater professionals on a part time basis.
A rare opportunity is now available for a suitably qualified Environmental/Public Health Officer to get involved across all aspects of environmental and public health.
You will not be limited to singular functions within this diverse role. You will be expected to have a minimum of two years’ experience on current and contemporary environmental, public health and risk management practices, preferably within Victoria.
You will assist in achieving a high standard of health and wellbeing in the community by participating in and providing risk assessments across all aspects of public health; including waste water, food and health premises, caravan parks, public health complaints, sampling regimes and public health projects unique to Baw Baw; inclusive of contract project work and projects being delivered under arrangements with other organisations
About the Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience, particularly in a regional/rural setting, demonstrated negotiation skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
If this sounds like you, and you are excited about improving our beautiful shire, apply now!
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter which addresses the Key Selection Criteria.
Applications close 5pm on 6 June 2021 and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire 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.