Environmental Health Officer

Western Downs Regional Council; Dalby; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Corporate Health Plan

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Uniforms and PPE provided

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Job summary

Western Downs Regional Council is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to deliver environmental health and local laws services in Dalby, QLD. The role involves investigations, sampling, audits, and preparing briefs for court, while issuing regulatory notices to enforce compliance.

The successful candidate holds a Bachelor in Environmental Health accredited by EHA, a current QLD C Class licence, and may have accreditations in Food Safety, Asbestos Regulations, and Pest Management.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Bachelor Level Degree in Environmental Health accredited by Environmental Health Australia (EHA).
• Current Queensland C Class driver's licence.
• Highly desirable to have professional accreditations in Food Safety Auditing, Asbestos Regulations and Pest Management.
• Eligible for membership with Environmental Health Australia (EHA).

Responsibilities

• Undertaking environmental health investigations, assessments, sampling and audits (e.g. pollution management; environmental value determination, food safety, vector management, disaster and pandemic management, local laws, waste management, etc.).
• Collecting evidence and preparing briefs for Court hearings in relation to alleged offences.
• Preparing and issuing regulatory notices (e.g. Compliance, Stop Order, Improvement) and Infringement Notices.
• Urgently respond to high risk customer requests or incidents to protect the community and environment.

Education

Bachelor Level Degree in Environmental Health accredited by Environmental Health Australia (EHA)

C Class driver's licence (QLD)

Job description

Western Downs Regional Council - Dalby QLD

The Environmental Health Officer is responsible for the delivery of effective Environmental Health and Local Laws services in compliance with Government Legislation, Council corporate plan goals and industry best practice.

Key responsibilities

Undertaking environmental health investigations, assessments, sampling and audits (e.g. pollution management; environmental value determination, food safety, vector management, disaster and pandemic management, local laws, waste management, etc.)

Collecting evidence and preparing Briefs for Court hearings in relation to alleged offences

Preparing and issuing regulatory notices (e.g. Compliance, Stop Order, Improvement, etc.) and Infringement Notices

Urgently respond to high risk customer requests or incidents to protect the community and environment

About you

Hold a relevant Bachelor Level Degree in Environmental Health accredited by Environmental Health Australia (EHA)

Current Queensland "C" Class driver's licence

Highly desirable to have obtained and maintained professional accreditations in Food Safety Auditing, Asbestos Regulations and Pest Management

Eligible for membership with Environmental Health Australia (EHA)

Work / life balance with flexible work arrangements and wellness programs

Superannuation contribution of twelve (12) per cent in addition to annual salary

Growth opportunities including skill development, mentorship, and career advancement

Access to Corporate Health Plan

Health & Wellbeing program and Mental Health Support

Access to free Employee Assistance Program & confidential counselling

Salary Packaging Available

Allowances Available (if applicable)

Leave Loading of 17.5% on top of base rate of pay while on Annual Leave

Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 may be provided if relocating to the Western Downs Region

About us

Western Downs Regional Council has been awarded the Large Employer of the Year award at the Darling Downs South West Region Queensland Training Awards for 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. We are an innovative and dynamic company that provides staff with a work life balance and opportunities for growth with state of the art mentoring from professionals within its team.