Hobsons Bay Civic Centre - 115 Civic Parade Altona

Closing date: 10/08/2026

- Altona location, close to publictransport
- Permanent, full timeposition
- Salary: Band 8 - $123,558.69 to$138,163.90+ superannuation

We're here. We're community. We're Hobsons Bay. At Hobsons Bay City Council, we’re committed tocreating a workplace that reflects our community and values. You’llbe part of a forward-thinking organisation that supportsinnovation, collaboration, and professional growth, and whichaspires to be the exemplar of Local Government.

The chance

The Coordinator Environmental Health is a senior leadershiprole responsible for leading Hobsons Bay City Council’sEnvironmental Health Unit and ensuring the delivery of highquality, compliant and community focused public healthservices. Reporting to the Manager Planning, Building andHealth Services, the role provides strategic direction, managesregulatory responsibilities, leads a skilled team, and workscollaboratively across Council and external agencies to protectand enhance community health, wellbeing and safety.

Whatyou’ll do

- Leadand coordinate Council’s Environmental Health Unit andregulatory services
- Ensurecompliance with environmental health, food safety andpublic health legislation
- Overseeinspections, investigations, complaints and publichealth responses
- Providespecialist advice to Council, businesses andstakeholders on environmental health matters
- Drivestrategic projects, continuous improvement initiatives,budgets and reporting requirements

What you need to succeed

- Tertiary qualification in Public & Environmental Health(or equivalent recognised qualification)
- Extensive experience within Environmental Health,preferably in local government
- Strongknowledge of relevant public health, food safety andenvironmental legislation
- Provenleadership experience managing and developing highperforming teams
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication,negotiation and problem solving skills

To be considered for this role applicationsshould include





- A maximum 2-page coverletter which should outline your interest in the role
- A current CV which includes key achievements & relevantqualifications

Uncover more about this role in the PositionDescription attached below, orcontact us via [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until 11:30pm on 10 August2026 .

To ensure fairness and consistency for all applicants, we areunable to accept late submissions or submissions made via email. Weappreciate your understanding and encourage timely applications viaCouncil's online portal.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Progressed candidates will be required to complete a NationalPolice Record Check & a Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident orhold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted workingrights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitmentprocess.

What we can offer

- Hybrid working flexibility, whether you're home, or in ournewly renovated & spacious office facilities.
- Our location in the centre of Altona is close to publictransport, cafes and parks. Enjoy your lunch at the pier, or anafternoon walk along the lake.
- Go to the gym or ride your bike before work? Our End ofTrip Facility offers bike storage and shower facilities to getyou refreshed and ready to go!
- Exclusive staff access to our Employee Assistance Program,wellbeing programs, discounted local gym membership,Reflexology sessions, Meditation, Yoga & Circuit classes, andwalking & social clubs.
- Ongoing professional development support - we'll championyour growth, because your career matters to us!
- A team that’s shaping a brighter future, working togetherto create a sustainable, thriving community for generations tocome.

We are a proud inclusive employer. We encouragepeople from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities.Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusiveenvironments where everyone can grow and succeed.

Attachments:

- Position Description - Coordinator Environmental Health.pdf
- Position Description - Coordinator Environmental Health.docx

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