Environmental Health Officer
Northern Territory Government
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Job summary
Northern Territory Government's Environmental Health Officer role in Alice Springs safeguards public health across urban and remote communities, undertaking regulation, food safety, compliance and investigations while engaging with diverse stakeholders. The position offers exposure to public health programs, health promotion, and community engagement across a broad range of EH activities.
You will hold an Environmental Health degree or postgraduate qualification and be willing to travel to
Qualifications
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Health with relevant experience.
- Eligibility for Environmental Health Australia membership and a valid driver’s license.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Responsibilities
- Protect public health and improve community wellbeing through EH programs.
- Undertake environmental health regulation, food safety, compliance and investigations.
- Engage with communities, industry and government stakeholders.
- Travel to regional and remote locations as required.
Skills
Education
Job description
(including salary $95,697 - $114,104)
NT Health is committed to achieving the best health and wellbeing outcomes for Territorians through the delivery of high-quality health services, public health programs and community partnerships.
Environmental Health plays a vital role in protecting communities through environmental health, food safety, regulatory and health promotion programs that help create healthier living environments across urban and remote communities.
This is more than a traditional Environmental Health Officer role. Whether you're looking to broaden your environmental health experience or take the next step in your public health career, this opportunity offers exposure to a diverse range of disciplines including food safety, public health regulation, compliance, investigations, health promotion and community engagement. The work can range from food safety and compliance through to investigations, emergency response, health promotion and environmental health issues affecting remote communities. Working across urban and remote communities, you'll develop valuable specialist skills, gain experience difficult to replicate elsewhere in Australia, and make a meaningful contribution to healthier communities.
As an Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in protecting public health and improving community wellbeing through the delivery of environmental health programs and services. Working across urban and remote communities, you'll undertake a broad range of activities including environmental health regulation, food safety, compliance and enforcement, community engagement, health promotion, inspections and investigations. You'll work closely with communities, industry and government stakeholders to address environmental health risks, support healthier living environments and contribute to positive public health outcomes.
- You hold a degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Health with relevant professional experience, or a related qualification and demonstrated experience with a commitment to progressing recognised Environmental Health qualifications.
- You are passionate about protecting public health and improving community wellbeing.
- You bring strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to build productive relationships across diverse communities, and a practical approach to problem-solving.
- You are adaptable, enjoy working in dynamic environments, and are comfortable travelling to regional and remote locations as required.
- You thrive both independently and as part of a team and are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through environmental health initiatives.
- Eligibility for membership with Environmental Health Australia (EHA) and a current driver's licence are essential.
Experience in Aboriginal environmental health, health promotion, food safety, project design and delivery, emergency management, government investigations, land use development or related public health disciplines will be highly regarded.
In return for your contributions, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 12% superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, 3 day paid shutdown over Christmas, negotiable flexible work arrangements, assistance with relocation costs, and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory.
If you're not currently living in the Northern Territory, now may be the perfect time to consider a move to Alice Springs.
The Central Australian region offers a unique and relaxed lifestyle with year-round sunshine, spectacular landscapes, vibrant arts and cultural experiences, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're exploring the MacDonnell Ranges, attending local events, enjoying outdoor recreation, or experiencing the rich traditions of the world's oldest continuing cultures, Alice Springs provides a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia.
Based in Alice Springs, you'll have the opportunity to work across urban, rural and remote communities, gaining exposure to some of the most diverse environmental health challenges in the country. Whether travelling by road or air, your work may take you to some of Australia's most unique and spectacular remote locations while helping improve health outcomes and community wellbeing.
With a multicultural community, strong professional networks and meaningful work opportunities, Alice Springs offers the chance to build a rewarding career while enjoying an exceptional Territory lifestyle.
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- https://health.nt.gov.au/
- https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/alice-springs-and-surrounds
- https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
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