At a Glance
- Tasks: Protect public health and the environment while supporting local businesses and investigating health complaints.
- Company: Whitsunday Regional Council, dedicated to community wellbeing and environmental protection.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 9-day working fortnight, 5 weeks annual leave, and personal leave.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to continuous improvement and a smoke-free workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community health and safety in a diverse and dynamic role.
- Qualifications: Degree in Environmental Health or related field, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 100444 - 100444 $ per year.
$100,444 per annum to $104,376 per annum
Help Protect Public Health and the Environment in the Whitsundays!
Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a motivated and community-focused Environmental Health Officer to join our Natural Resources and Regulatory team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of environmental health functions while making a genuine contribution to the health, safety and wellbeing of our community.
From supporting local businesses and investigating public health complaints to ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, no two days are the same.
About the Role
As an Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in identifying, preventing and managing public and environmental health risks across the region.
Your responsibilities will include
- Providing specialist advice on environmental health matters to residents, businesses, Council staff and government agencies.
- Conducting inspections and issuing licences for food businesses, including charter vessels.
- Administering registrations for Environmentally Relevant Activities (ERAs).
- Assisting with investigations relating to public health, environmental nuisance, noise and local law matters.
- Supporting infectious disease control activities and public health initiatives.
- Undertaking erosion and sediment control assessments and monitoring compliance with environmental legislation.
- Assisting with environmental health matters associated with development applications.
- Responding to customer enquiries, complaints and requests in a professional and timely manner.
- Contributing to operational planning, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
What Council Offers
- 9 Day Working Fortnight
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave per annum
- 15 Days Personal Leave per annum
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring
- A degree qualification in Environmental Health or a related discipline recognised for Environmental Health practice in Queensland.
- Knowledge of relevant environmental health, public health and local government legislation.
- Eligibility to be appointed as an Authorised Person under relevant Queensland legislation.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, environmental protection and public health legislation.
- Strong investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting team members.
- Current Queensland Driver Licence.
- Construction Industry White card
Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace.
Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.
Environmental Health Officer in Bowen employer: Whitsunday Regional Council
The Whitsunday Regional Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance with a 9-day fortnight and comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits. Located in the stunning Whitsundays, employees enjoy a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the community's essential water and sewerage services.
Contact Details:
Whitsunday Regional Council Recruitment Team
