Team Leader Public Health

About the role

The Public Health team protects and enhances the health, safety and wellbeing of the Glen Eira community, helping local businesses, public spaces and community environments meet legislative requirements and public health standards. As Team Leader Public Health you guide and support Environmental Health Officers, ensuring professional conduct, technical excellence and outstanding service across the team, and review and improve public health policies, operating procedures and systems. It is a full-time permanent Band 7 position with mentoring and support for career growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Environmental Health professionals
• Undertake internal audits of Officer inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with policy and procedures, and consistent application of sanctions where required
• Manage difficult complaints and negotiate positive outcomes with relevant parties
• Review Officer legal proceedings and manage cases when appropriate, liaising with Council solicitors on rules of evidence and legal practice

Required profile

• Bachelor of Health Sciences (Environmental and Public Health) or equivalent, including eligibility to join Environmental Health Professionals Australia
• Extensive experience in the Environmental Health field
• High level of technical knowledge of public health service provision
• Victorian driver's licence

Required skills

• Strong technical expertise in environmental health, food safety and public health legislation
• Clear, confident communication on sensitive or complex issues
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking to improve public health outcomes

What we offer

• Salary of $113,176.44 - $126,783.28 per year depending on experience, plus 12% superannuation
• Flexible work options and a supportive, collaborative team
• Paid training and learning and development programs
• Reward and recognition programs and comprehensive leave
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Applications are made online through the third-party recruitment site, with a resume, a one-page cover letter and answers to screening questions. Pre-employment checks include a Working with Children check, a national police record check and proof of right to work in Australia. The closing date is 2 November 2026.