Salary from: Full Time Fixed Term 12- Month Contract, Graduate Scale from Level 2.4 - Level 5.3 $79,640.68 - $104,994.87 per annum + Superannuation
Location: 150 Wembley Road, Logan Central QLD 4114
Start Date: January 2027 commencement
Join our team as a Graduate Environmental Health Officer and make a difference in regulatory environmental health services for our community. If you're a recent Environmental Health graduate (graduated in the last 12 months) seeking to enhance your skills and knowledge, we want to hear from you!
As part of our team, you'll be responsible for licensing, inspections, and complaint investigations in alignment with Council's statutory obligations and policies. You'll receive regular guidance and training while tackling challenging tasks, ensuring your professional growth. If you're enthusiastic, customer-centric, and approach regulations with an education focus, you're the ideal candidate for us.
Position Responsibilities Include:
- Manage an allocated licensing, inspection and investigation case load, ensuring all activities are delivered in line with relevant policy, legislation and to agreed time, cost and quality under regular direction from an Environmental Health Officer.
- Investigate/respond to complaints/customer requests/incidents under regular direction from an Environmental Health Officer.
- An ability to work under direct supervision, embrace a growth mindset and work collaboratively with others.
Key Indicators for Success:
- Possession of a relevant degree qualification in the field of Environmental Health that is recognised for eligibility of Membership of Environmental Health Australia
- Due to the nature of this role, short-listed candidates must complete psychometric testing which is designed to measure a candidate's potential psychological risk and suitability for the role.
- Be flexible to participate in after hours on-call roster as required.
- Current C Class Driver's Licence.
- This position has been identified as a person working in an "at risk work location" or is an "at risk" worker. It is compulsory that the incumbent be protected by the relevant immunisation in accordance with Council's Staff Immunisation Management Directive. Vaccines for this position include; Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, MMR, Pertussis and Chicken Pox.
- Possession of a Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Ability to provide satisfactory results for all employment-related background checks.
Why choose Logan City Council?
We have a friendly, customer centric culture, supporting diverse and collaborative working relationships across the organisation, with a connection to purpose and community.
In addition to being centrally located, Logan City Council has great benefits to help support your professional and personal growth including:
- Salary from: Graduate Scale from Level 2.4 - Level 5.3 $79,640.68 - $104,994.87 per annum + Superannuation
- Accrue Additional Leave - Use your annual leave for when you want a break and accrue additional Christmas Leave throughout the year.
- Work-Life Balance - Full-time hours worked over a 9-day (72.5hr) fortnight, equating to an extra 22 days off each year!
- Flexible Work - We support work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
- Health & Wellness - Access to Fitness Passport Program for a healthier lifestyle. Look after your health with our Corporate BUPA discount.
- Salary Packaging - Why not look into the right vehicle lease for your needs?
- Professional Growth - Take advantage of ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Supportive Environment - Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing.
- Engage- Enjoy the benefits of our active social club and engage with colleagues.
Who we are and the community we serve
The City of Logan is young, diverse and growing fast - and we're growing with it. Home to more than 400,000 residents from over 230 cultures, it's a place where community spirit thrives and every voice matters.
As one of the largest and most diverse councils in Queensland, we're home to big-picture thinkers, community-focused leaders and dedicated professionals who care deeply about the community we serve. From delivering essential services and building new infrastructure to supporting local businesses and creating inclusive spaces, we're here to make life better for everyone who calls Logan home.
As a Council employee, you'll be part of that mission - helping shape the future of a city where people, places and opportunities can thrive.
Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.
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Graduate Environmental Health Officer in Brisbane employer: Logan City Council
Logan City Council is an exceptional employer that fosters a friendly and customer-centric culture, promoting diverse and collaborative working relationships. With a focus on professional growth, employees benefit from flexible work arrangements, additional leave, and access to wellness programs, all while contributing to the sustainable development of the vibrant Logan community.
