Coordinator Public Environmental Health

Employment type: Full time Fixed term until June 2026
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Total Remuneration Package from $152773.48 per annum commensurate with skills and experience
Location: Werribee based

About the role
Manage the Unit to effectively deliver Environmental Health Services through the development of active teamwork effective leadership and facilitation to achieve compliance with Councils goals and ensure legislative compliance.

Effectively manage staff including the identification and implementation of staff development performance management and team development needs.

Advise and guide Council on Environmental Health matters.

Advocate to State and Federal Government to improve Environmental Health outcomes in the Wyndham community. Plan to meet the communitys future Environmental Health needs.

What your day will look like

• Manage the daytoday operations of the Environmental Health Unit
• Ensure duties and functions of the Unit are carried out in accordance with the appropriate legislation.
• Ensure all functions are carried out in accordance with Council and Department policies and operating procedures.
• Lead and mentor an energetic and high performing team.

What you will bring

• Degree or Diploma of Applied Science (Environmental Health).
• Welldeveloped management and leadership skills based on successful experience and an understanding of modern approaches to leadership and management.
• Broad local government t knowledge particularly in the delivery of Environmental Health functions.
• Capacity to balance operational financial and strategic management roles.

If you progress past the interview stage you may be required to complete preemployment screening which may include police checks a medical qualification verification and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australias fastest growing and most diverse cities.
By 2040 we will have more than 500000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts building the infrastructure developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a futurefocused culture a sense of purpose and possibility and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday 13 April 2025.

If you have further rolespecific questions please contact Peter Van Til Manager Planning Building & Health on

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Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees volunteers and contractors. Additionally we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children their families and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people while providing highquality services to all members of our community regardless of age gender ethnicity religion cultural background disability or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham Citys Innovate Reconciliation Action Planpleasevisitourwebsite.