Public Health and Wellbeing Officer

Job Description

About Merri-bek City Council Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep. Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. About the role Merri-bek City Council is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Public Health and Wellbeing Officer who enjoys contact with the community and working with a dynamic team to contribute to the safety and amenity of the municipality. This officer will work closely with Council's team of Environmental Health Officers to deliver public health outcomes for the community. Key aspects of this role include performing duties under the provisions of the Food Act 1984, Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Environment Protection Act 2017, Local Government Act 1989, Tobacco Act 1987, Residential Tenancies Act 1997 and other relevant legislation. The successful candidate should have experience with relevant Acts and regulations and an ability to apply relevant legislation whilst carrying out enforcement and education activities. Skills and experience required to perform the role Qualification in Public/Environmental Health are desirable but not essential Eligible to be a member of Environmental Health Professionals Australia Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to build positive relationships in a diverse community What the role can offer Extensive opportunities for training & career development Salary sacrifice options A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options Wellness programs Further support offered for our staff Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave Purchase leave Ceremonial leave Gender affirmation leave Family violence leave For further information about this position please contact Madeleine George, Acting Unit Manager Environmental Health - on (03) 240 1198. Applications close: 11:30pm, Tuesday, 28 January 2025. *In the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date. Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence. Please have this ready when completing your application. How to apply Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents. Please note that applications must only be submitted online; applications will not be accepted via email. Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation. Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this, we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of a safe and inclusive work culture. We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. Our Commitment In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality. Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. Privacy Acknowledgment Merri-bek City Council's recruitment system, medical, police check, reference checking and onboarding processes are hosted by external service providers who also recognise the importance of privacy. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be hosted by these external service providers unless you request us not to do so. Personal and or health information collected by Council is used for municipal purposes as specified in the Local Government Act 2020. Acknowledgement By submitting this application, I declare that to the best of my knowledge, the information supplied in this application (including accompanying documents) are true and correct. I understand that if any false or deliberately misleading information is given, or any relevant material withheld, my application will not be progressed, or if I am employed, my employment may be terminated at the discretion of Council. Consent to Contact Referees I understand that a representative of Merri-bek will contact me to gain my permission to contact any listed referees before conducting a reference. #J-18808-Ljbffr