Environmental Health Officer

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

Job summary

Kingborough Council in Kingston, TAS, is seeking a dedicated Environmental Health Officer for an ongoing, full-time position. The role focuses on protecting public health by applying current legislation and local laws within the Council’s environment, development and community programs.

Responsibilities include licensing, auditing and investigations related to food safety and environmental health. The position offers a competitive salary and 12.5% superannuation, with an emphasis on community

Responsibilities

• Licensing, auditing and complaint-based investigations in areas of food safety, public health and environmental protection.
• Acting on behalf of Council as an Authorised Officer, exercising delegated powers to apply legislation and local laws.

Job description

Environmental Health Officer (Position Number: 000645)

Position: Environmental Health Officer

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.

For more information, please contact Brent Basstian, Coordinator Environmental Health 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.