• Champion public health and help build safer, healthier communities
• Full time permanent role. Part time applications will be considered
• Band 7, $106K - $119K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation

About the role
As the Team Leader of Public Health, you will guide and support Environmental Health Officers to ensure compliance with legislation and Council policies. You play a key role in enhancing and developing public health policies, operating procedures and systems to ensure efficient and effective delivery of public health services.
Additionally, you will assist in resolving disputes, managing high-risk non-compliance, and providing professional advice to Council, staff, local business community and members of the public.

Other responsibilities include:

• Provide support and guidance to Environmental Health Officers to ensure that Officers maintain a high standard of professional conduct, customer service and a high level of technical expertise.
• Undertake internal audits of Officer inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with policy and procedures, consistency and application of appropriate sanctions where required.
• Actively manage difficult complaints and identify practical solutions or negotiate positive outcomes with relevant parties to ensure high levels of compliance with relevant legislation.
• Review Officer legal proceedings and undertake case management when deemed appropriate and liaise with Council solicitors to ensure rules of evidence and legal practice are expertly delivered.

About you
You are an experienced public health professional with a solid grasp of legislation and a passion for promoting community wellbeing. You possess strong leadership skills and can enhance service delivery through continuous improvement. With excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, you can effectively handle complex issues and provide clear, practical advice to diverse stakeholders.

The following is also required:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent including eligibility to be a member of Environmental Health Professionals Australia.
• Extensive and diverse experience working in the field of Public Health Services.
• High level of technical knowledge for Public Health service provision.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills which facilitate effective interaction with both internal and external customers often on sensitive community matters.
• High level of conceptual and analytical skills applied to the development of innovative Public Health strategies, policies and guidelines.
• Victorian Drivers License

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include Employee Working with Children Check, New National Police Record Check and Evidence of right to work in Australia.
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description
Team Leader Public Health - Position Description.pdf

Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date: 13 June 2025 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Fiona Whiteley, Coordinator Public Health on 9524 3448 or email fwhiteley@gleneira.vic.gov.au

What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Flexible work options 
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed 
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s Learning and Development programs 
• Reward and recognition programs and Comprehensive leave entitlements 
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure 

Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.