Environmental Health Officer

Kingborough Council; Kingston; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.5% superannuation

Job summary

Kingborough Council is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to join our Environment, Development and Community team in Kingston, TAS. The role involves licensing, auditing and investigating complaints to protect public health and the environment, acting as an Authorised Officer under delegated powers.

The position is ongoing, full-time, located at Kingston Civic Centre, with a salary range of $94,895 to $104,849 plus 12.5% employer superannuation.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant public health knowledge and environmental health expertise.
• Experience with licensing, auditing and investigations in food safety and environmental protection is preferred.
• Strong understanding of local laws and regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Licensing, auditing and complaint-based investigations in food safety, public health and environmental protection.
• Apply legislation and local laws as an Authorised Officer on behalf of Council.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Environmental health

Licensing

Auditing

Complaint investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Position

Environmental Health Officer

Position Number

000645

Department

Environment, Development and Community

Employment Status

Ongoing - Full time

Location

Kingston, Civic Centre

Salary range

$94,895 - $104,849 + 12.5% superannuation

Kingborough Council is seeking a suitably qualified Environmental Health Officer to join our team in this exciting role. We are looking for a motivated professional with practical experience who is passionate about protecting public health and supporting our community. This is your opportunity to be a part of a positive, enthusiastic and self‑motivated professional team. As an Environmental Health Officer within Council, you will utilise your well‑developed knowledge of public health and environment to achieve outcomes for our community. Acting on behalf of Council, you will perform your role as an Authorised Officer, exercising delegated powers to apply legislation and local laws. A typical day as an Environmental Health Officer may include licensing, auditing and complaint‑based investigation in areas of food safety, public health and environmental protection.

Further Details

The role is ongoing, full‑time with a salary in the range of $94,895 - $104,849, depending on skills and experience, plus 12.5% employer superannuation contribution. For further information, please reach out to Brent Basstian on 03 6211 8200.

Applications close Wednesday 7 October 2026.

The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework is in place across Kingborough Council, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work with vulnerable people, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people. Kingborough Council incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well‑being of children and young people in our community.