Job Description
Environmental Health Officer
Permanent position + Attractive salary + motor vehicle
Diverse and interesting work in a beautiful setting
Autonomy within a supportive network and culture
Based in the Shire of Moyne
What’s Environmental Health?
If you are reading this ad, you’re probably already in on the secret!!! Environmental Health is one of the least well known but most interesting and rewarding careers. Every day is different. You’re working with the community to improve public health outcomes across a number of specialities. You will deal with food, wastewater and noise and odour issues that affect people in their everyday lives… to name just a few!
You’ll be acting locally to put your science knowledge to a use in a way that helps to reduce illness and disease in the local community, protects our planet and our future. You may also be called on in emergency situations e.g. bushfires and flood to provide specialist advice and recovery assistance – sounds pretty interesting and rewarding huh?
Who is Kernow?
Kernow has been at the forefront of the environmental health industry in Victoria for more than 28 years. We’re different, because we are a medium sized private company with more than 45 Environmental Health Officers across metro and rural areas. We also have a large immunisation team and support personnel. Our staff have significant expertise and are respected leaders in the field. We have long standing relationships with a number of large and small councils in metro and rural Victoria and provide short term contracting solutions to various other councils within Victoria. Kernow is also an approved Business Sponsor and sponsorship options are available.
But what really sets us apart is our training and People and Culture programs. They really are best practice and our culture is like no other!
What’s my day to day look like?
We are looking for another member of our Environmental Health family. This role is full time and based in our team at the Shire of Moyne, about 3.5 hours SW from Melbourne. You’ll experience a huge diversity of work and be based in the picturesque town of Port Fairy, heritage, surf and a lively arts scene ….some say it’s the perfect seaside town!
Here's how you’ll be spending your days:
Working closely with Kernow’s Moyne team and the Team Leader, Western to deliver the Environmental Health Service;
Undertaking food and health premises compliance inspections;
Waste water assessments and on-site inspections;
Investigating food safety and public health complaints;
Providing tobacco educational visits and compliance inspections;
Undertaking food sampling visits; and
Investigating infectious disease notifications.
What do you need from me?
To be successful in this role, you will have recent experience as an Environmental Health Officer operating in a local government environment. Supplementing this experience, you will possess an Environmental Health qualification, Bachelor of Health Science or other relevant tertiary qualification. Graduates of Environmental Health and Health Sciences are also encouraged to apply as on the job training will be provided.
You will have excellent communication skills and you’ll be happy working both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment. You’ll be great with people and be able to manage different stakeholders. You will be motivated to develop professionally and embrace new technology. You will also hold a valid Australian drivers licence.
20+ reasons to Apply
We commit to making sure our teams feel valued and appreciated… How do we do this?
Great question… here are 20+ answers
We provide-
A Values led culture;
Hybrid working environment with a supportive work culture and flexibility;
Monthly RDOs so you can treat yo-self;
Team connections using social media and crew app;
The regular use of puns and memes;
Annual offsite review days;
Absolutely raging Xmas parties;
A structured Training Program (Boost);
Mentor Programs;
A social connection program for our graduates (Rad Grads);
Commitment to Sustainability; We embrace modern technology reduce the use of paper, and our cars are part of Greenfleet;
Speaking of cars – our packages include full private use, not just commuter use;
Diversity and Inclusion;
Mid year company wide events;
An environment that prioritises mental health with annual Team Wellness Plans and activities that are away from the workplace ( Escape Rooms, Pottery Classes, Smash Rooms, Spa days just to name a few);
Positive and supportive leadership from the top down;
Development and growth through individualised development plans and the ability to attend extra learning and courses;
Study leave – because we get it’s a juggle!;
Independent working – no micro managing. It’s a great mix of field and office work and flexibility in how you want to work;
Consultation with staff on issues – you have the ability to challenge the status quo and contribute to new policies and ideas;
Advancement opportunities;
We just have fun…; and
We have great people.
Permanent position + Attractive salary + motor vehicle
Diverse and interesting work in a beautiful setting
Autonomy within a supportive network and culture
Based in the Shire of Moyne
What’s Environmental Health?
If you are reading this ad, you’re probably already in on the secret!!! Environmental Health is one of the least well known but most interesting and rewarding careers. Every day is different. You’re working with the community to improve public health outcomes across a number of specialities. You will deal with food, wastewater and noise and odour issues that affect people in their everyday lives… to name just a few!
You’ll be acting locally to put your science knowledge to a use in a way that helps to reduce illness and disease in the local community, protects our planet and our future. You may also be called on in emergency situations e.g. bushfires and flood to provide specialist advice and recovery assistance – sounds pretty interesting and rewarding huh?
Who is Kernow?
Kernow has been at the forefront of the environmental health industry in Victoria for more than 28 years. We’re different, because we are a medium sized private company with more than 45 Environmental Health Officers across metro and rural areas. We also have a large immunisation team and support personnel. Our staff have significant expertise and are respected leaders in the field. We have long standing relationships with a number of large and small councils in metro and rural Victoria and provide short term contracting solutions to various other councils within Victoria. Kernow is also an approved Business Sponsor and sponsorship options are available.
But what really sets us apart is our training and People and Culture programs. They really are best practice and our culture is like no other!
What’s my day to day look like?
We are looking for another member of our Environmental Health family. This role is full time and based in our team at the Shire of Moyne, about 3.5 hours SW from Melbourne. You’ll experience a huge diversity of work and be based in the picturesque town of Port Fairy, heritage, surf and a lively arts scene ….some say it’s the perfect seaside town!
Here's how you’ll be spending your days:
Working closely with Kernow’s Moyne team and the Team Leader, Western to deliver the Environmental Health Service;
Undertaking food and health premises compliance inspections;
Waste water assessments and on-site inspections;
Investigating food safety and public health complaints;
Providing tobacco educational visits and compliance inspections;
Undertaking food sampling visits; and
Investigating infectious disease notifications.
What do you need from me?
To be successful in this role, you will have recent experience as an Environmental Health Officer operating in a local government environment. Supplementing this experience, you will possess an Environmental Health qualification, Bachelor of Health Science or other relevant tertiary qualification. Graduates of Environmental Health and Health Sciences are also encouraged to apply as on the job training will be provided.
You will have excellent communication skills and you’ll be happy working both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment. You’ll be great with people and be able to manage different stakeholders. You will be motivated to develop professionally and embrace new technology. You will also hold a valid Australian drivers licence.
20+ reasons to Apply
We commit to making sure our teams feel valued and appreciated… How do we do this?
Great question… here are 20+ answers
We provide-
A Values led culture;
Hybrid working environment with a supportive work culture and flexibility;
Monthly RDOs so you can treat yo-self;
Team connections using social media and crew app;
The regular use of puns and memes;
Annual offsite review days;
Absolutely raging Xmas parties;
A structured Training Program (Boost);
Mentor Programs;
A social connection program for our graduates (Rad Grads);
Commitment to Sustainability; We embrace modern technology reduce the use of paper, and our cars are part of Greenfleet;
Speaking of cars – our packages include full private use, not just commuter use;
Diversity and Inclusion;
Mid year company wide events;
An environment that prioritises mental health with annual Team Wellness Plans and activities that are away from the workplace ( Escape Rooms, Pottery Classes, Smash Rooms, Spa days just to name a few);
Positive and supportive leadership from the top down;
Development and growth through individualised development plans and the ability to attend extra learning and courses;
Study leave – because we get it’s a juggle!;
Independent working – no micro managing. It’s a great mix of field and office work and flexibility in how you want to work;
Consultation with staff on issues – you have the ability to challenge the status quo and contribute to new policies and ideas;
Advancement opportunities;
We just have fun…; and
We have great people.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Environmental Health Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Port Fairy offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
