Location

Port Fairy (VIC)

This Leadership Role is responsible for the Environmental Health teams at Moyne, Ararat and Pyrenees Shires. This role would suit an experienced Environmental Health Leader interested in a tree change within some of Victoria’s most idyllic regional locations.

Type

Full-time permanent position

Salary/Remuneration

Attractive salary + motor vehicle

We offer a diversity of work and opportunities beyond the average ‘day to day’ work of an EHO. You will also be joining a culture that is committed to investing in staff, offering genuine development opportunities and a team that values collaboration and learning and development.

Duties/ Responsibilities

The role has operational responsibilities in respect of Moyne Shire and provides managerial oversight of the Ararat and Pyrenees teams (people management of 2 EHOs). The role is responsible for building culture and developing talent within the teams. Part of a network of professional and experienced Environmental Professionals, you will be part of Kernow’s Leadership team and work close with Kernow’s Executive Team.

In this role, your core responsibilities will be:

• Working closely with Kernow’s Leadership team to manage the delivery of the Environmental Health Services at Moyne, Ararat and Pyrenees Shires.
• Stakeholder relationships both within Councils and the broader Regional network.
• In conjunction with Kernow’s Leadership team, set strategy and workplans for the teams.
• Develop talent and culture within the teams, including responsibility for performance, development plans and annual performance reviews.
• Help to drive technological innovations.
• Operational responsibilities including Wastewater assessments and on-site inspections in respect of Moyne Shire.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

To be successful in this role, you will have recent experience as either a Team Leader, Environmental Health or an experienced Environmental Health Officer operating in a local government environment. Ideally you will have prior people leadership experience. Supplementing this experience, you will possess a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or other relevant tertiary qualification.

You will also have excellent communication and Leadership skills, a demonstrated ability to operate both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment and manage stakeholders. You will be motivated to develop professionally and embrace new technology. You will also hold a valid Australian drivers’ licence.

How to apply

To learn more about Kernow, our culture and our people, see www.kernow.net.au/careers/

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Location

Townsville (QLD)

Type

Permanent Full Time

Salary/Remuneration

$155K cash + super (novated leasing option available)

Duties/ Responsibilities

Reporting to the General Manager – Environmental Health and Regulation, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering the Council’s environmental health strategy. You will champion a customer-centric approach, fostering strong community relationships while leading a team that spans both strategic initiatives and day-to-day regulatory functions.

This influential role covers a wide remit, including disaster management, public health, environmental protection, food safety, pandemics, and the management of mosquitoes. You will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal legislation, while actively contributing to the Council’s ongoing transformation through major initiatives such as Project Connect.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

You are an inspiring and strategic leader with relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health or a related field (postgraduate qualifications highly desirable). You offer a proven track record of success in senior leadership roles and a deep knowledge of Environmental Health legislation and regulatory frameworks. Familiarity with the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA) and local disaster group responsibilities is an advantage.

Your ability to balance strategic direction with operational execution, lead high-performing teams, and build collaborative relationships across a broad range of stakeholders will be essential to your success.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Candidate application package

How to apply

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Contact person

For a confidential discussion, call Julie Barr or Rebecca McPhail on (07) 3211 9700.

Location

Townsville (QLD)

Type

Permanent Full Time

Salary/Remuneration

LGO8: $113,644 - $128,384 + super

Duties/ Responsibilities

Reporting to the Team Manager Environmental Health, you will provide leadership, strategic direction, and mentorship to a technically skilled and multi-disciplinary team of Environmental Health Officers. Your key responsibility will be to manage the delivery of complex and concurrent environmental health investigations and inspections across the diverse Townsville region.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

You will play a vital role in coordinating and leading the team’s work across a wide range of areas, including food; disaster management; environmental protection; public health; personal appearances; waste and environmentally relevant activities; footpath dining; development approvals and breaches of state legislation and local laws. Staying abreast of emerging industry trends, legislative updates, and best practices, you will ensure the team’s services remain compliant, responsive, and community focused.

You are a proven people leader with extensive experience guiding operational teams and delivering high-quality outcomes in a customer-centric environment. Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health or a closely related discipline are essential, as is advanced knowledge of Environmental Health legislation, regulatory frameworks, and compliance standards. You have demonstrated success in resource planning and managing competing priorities, strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare complex reports, procedures, strategies and well-developed problem solving, analytical and investigative skills.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Candidate application package

How to apply

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Contact person

For a confidential discussion, call Julie Barr or Rebecca McPhail on (07) 3211 9700.

Location

Horsham (VIC)

Type

Up to full-time | Fixed term for up to 6 months
Flexible working arrangements - time fraction and workdays negotiable

Salary/Remuneration

$91,303 - $102,398 per annum - Band 6 or 7 (depending on experience)

Duties/ Responsibilities

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will play a vital role in promoting public health and ensuring compliance with environmental health legislation. You'll conduct inspections, investigate complaints, and implement programs to protect and enhance community wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting statutory inspections, investigating complaints, and initiating enforcement actions as required.
- Managing food safety programs, including sampling, compliance reporting, and community education initiatives.
- Investigating public health concerns, including nuisances, infectious diseases, and wastewater management.
- Supporting the development and review of Council's Health and Wellbeing and Emergency Management Plans.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

• A Degree/Diploma in Applied Science, Environmental Health, or Public Health.
• A Certificate of Competency from the Victorian Health Department.

While experience as an Environmental Health Officer in a regional local government is preferred, we also welcome candidates with relevant or similar experience. Knowledge in key areas such as food safety, public health and wellbeing, onsite wastewater management, tobacco control, aquatic facilities, and complaint investigation will set you up for success in this role.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

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Contact person

For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Mandi Stewart, Manager Community Services, at (03) 5382 9777.