Graduate Environmental Health Officer

• Band 5A salary of $82,908.10 per annum (pro rata 0.8EFT salary of $66,326.48) plus 12% super and annual leave loading.
• Temporary part-time position of 4 days per week until 31 December 2026
• Located at 32 Civic Drive, Greensborough, VIC 3088

About the role:

Join our team as Graduate Environmental Health Officer where no two days are the same! In this rewarding role, you will work closely with the community to support public health and wellbeing while developing your technical knowledge and practical skills in environmental health.

This is a temporary part-time, office-based position worked over four set days each week, designed to provide structure and support as you transition into the profession. The specific working days can be agreed between you and Council, offering flexibility to balance your learning, professional development, and other commitments while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

A typical day might include:

• Visit local food businesses and aquatic facilities to carry out compliance checks and provide advice on safe practices
• Assist with wastewater and septic system assessments, helping to protect our natural environment
• Support investigations into public health matters such as nuisance complaints, pest control, or pollution issues
• Work alongside qualified Environmental Health Officers, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to real projects that make a difference in the community
• Respond to customer enquiries, offering practical guidance and building positive relationships with local residents and businesses.

What you will bring to the role:

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Health or a related discipline, with eligibility for membership of Environmental Health Professionals Australia; or
• Currently undertaking an Environmental Health-related qualification, with expected completion in 2026. Applications from students nearing completion of their studies will be considered
• Valid driver's licence
• Strong customer service and communication skills, you'll enjoy engaging with the community and building positive relationships
• Ability to plan, organise and manage your own workload effectively
• Team player with a collaborative approach and commitment to workplace safety.

Why should you join us?

Guided by the Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040, we work to foster an engaged, connected and sustainable community across four key themes: Our People, Our Place, Our Future and Our Council.

The way we work together and deliver services to the Nillumbik community is underpinned by a strong, shared culture that reflects our vision and values.

Our Customer Service team has been ranked #1 in the Local Government sector for the past four years and has held the #1 position across all sectors for the last year and a half.

This achievement reflects our Customer First Commitments, which guide how we deliver exceptional experiences for both our internal and external customers:

• Empathy - We listen, understand, and respect our customers
• Consistency - We provide accurate, timely, and transparent information
• Effectiveness - We focus on quality processes and meaningful outcomes
• Simplicity - Our processes, documentation, and information are easy to access and understand.

In 2023, we proudly secured sixth place in the prestigious AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education, and Not-for-Profit category. Even more exciting, we were the ONLY local government organisation to be recognised among 700 organisations across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is central to our culture. We provide initiatives to support employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including a trained Mental Health First Aider workforce across the organisation.

Be part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and the positive impact we make in the community.

How to Apply:

• To discover more about the role and responsibilities of this position, download and review the Position Description
• Attach your Resume and Cover Letter to your application and use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions
• If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Sidd Handa, Acting Coordinator Environmental Health on 0499 358 491or Sidd.Handa@nillumbik.vic.gov.au

Applications close: 10pm (AEDT), Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to complete the following Pre Employment Checks

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• Pre-Existing Injury and Medical Declaration Form
• Pre-Employment Medical Check
• Working with Children check.

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background. Apply now!

Please note, each application is individually assessed by a real person.