Environmental Health Compliance Officer

Mount Isa; Mount Isa City; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Isa Council is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to support Environmental Health Services, protecting public health and safety through regulatory compliance across food, public health, and environmental protection programs. The role focuses on community engagement, building responsive relationships with business and stakeholders, and delivering timely, compliant advice and actions.

The successful candidate will interpret legislation, manage competing priorities, and uphold

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health (approved by Environmental Health Australia).
• Or a minimum of two years’ experience in environmental health or regulatory/compliance roles.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation.
• Plan and prioritise a demanding workload with initiative.
• Effective communication with diverse audiences.
• Commitment to confidentiality; strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legislation interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Confidentiality & interpersonal

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health

Job description

Applications closing on 04 November 2026, 05:00 PM

This position is to support Environmental Health Services in achieving the protection of public health and safety through programs relating to Environmental Health, inclusive of regulatory compliance regarding food, public health, and environmental protection. The position will enhance council’s public image through responsive and effective relationships and communication with the community, business. and other stakeholders.

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health as approved by Environmental Health Australia and/or a minimum of two years’ experience in an environmental health or other regulatory/compliance role.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation including (but not limited to) the Food Act 2006, Public Health Act 2005, Environmental Protection Act 1994, Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011, and determine appropriate compliance approach to Environmental Health.
• Ability to plan and prioritise a demanding workload, along with resourcefulness and initiative to complete objectives within given timelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from a range of backgrounds to achieve a desirable outcome.
• Proven experience in adherence to confidentiality requirements and provision of strong interpersonal skills including verbal, written, interview/negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
• C Class Drivers licence or ability to obtain prior to commencement.