• Champion public health and help build safer, healthier communities
• Full time | Permanent role.
• Band 7: $113,176.44 - $126,783.28 per annum (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation

About the team
The Public Health team plays a vital role in protecting and enhancing the health, safety and wellbeing of the Glen Eira community. Working across a diverse range of public health and regulatory responsibilities, the team delivers services that help ensure local businesses, public spaces and community environments meet legislative requirements and public health standards.

As part of a collaborative and highly skilled team, you'll work alongside experienced Environmental Health Officers who are committed to continuous improvement, risk-based decision making and delivering exceptional customer service. The team takes pride in its proactive approach to public health, supporting a safe, healthy and thriving community while building strong relationships with residents, businesses and key stakeholders

About the role
As Team Leader Public Health, you will provide essential guidance and support to the Environmental Health Officers to deliver high-quality public health services to the Glen Eira community. You will ensure professional conduct, technical excellence, and outstanding service excellence across the team.
You will also focus on reviewing and enhancing public health policies, operating procedures and systems to guarantee efficient and effective delivery of services.
This position is the perfect opportunity for someone in the Environmental Health field to take the next step in their career. Glen Eira is motivated to develop the right person to grow into a leadership role with strong support and mentoring provided.

Other responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor a team of Environmental Health professionals while developing your leadership career
• 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 Environmental Health professional with strong technical expertise, a sound understanding of food safety and public health legislation and a passion for mentoring others. You are ready to take the next step in your career and build your leadership capability while contributing to positive public health outcomes across the Glen Eira community.

 The following is also required:

• Bachelor of Health Sciences (Environmental and Public Health) or equivalent including eligibility to be a member of Environmental Health Professionals Australia.
• Extensive experience working in the Environmental Health field.
• High level of technical knowledge for Public Health service provision.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, even when dealing with sensitive or complex issues.
• Ability to problem solve and think strategically to improve public health outcomes.
• Victorian Driver's 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
• 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
Position Description Team Leader Public Health Oct 26.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)
• Respond to screening questions as part of the application form

Closing date: 2 November 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 extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 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 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.