Environmental Health Officer

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane; Port Douglas; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial three-month contract

Immediate commencement

Stunning Tropical North Queensland

Job summary

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer for a Local Government role in Tropical North Queensland. The position is a three-month temporary contract with an immediate start, focusing on environmental health programs, inspections and community education.

You will report to the Coordinator Environmental Health and Local Laws, performing inspections, investigations and enforcement while coordinating with businesses and agencies to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent qualification, meeting eligibility requirements for membership of AIHE
• Current Queensland C Class manual driver's licence
• Sound knowledge of environmental health, public health and environmental protection legislation
• Experience conducting inspections, investigations and regulatory compliance activities
• Strong communication, negotiation and customer service skills
• Ability to interpret legislation and provide practical advice to businesses and the community
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team
• Previous Environmental Health Officer experience, ideally within Local Government, will be highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of food businesses, accommodation premises and other regulated activities
• Investigate environmental health, public health and environmental protection complaints
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and Council Local Laws
• Undertake regulatory enforcement activities and recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Assist with mosquito surveillance, prevention and control programs
• Deliver public health education and awareness initiatives
• Provide professional advice to businesses, residents and other stakeholders
• Maintain accurate inspection records, investigation reports and compliance documentation
• Support environmental health activities during emergency and disaster situations

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Inspections

Public health

Education

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health)

Current Queensland C Class manual driver's licence

Job description

Casual/Temporary

Our client is a well-established Local Government organisation servicing one of Queensland's most spectacular regions. Surrounded by world heritage listed natural beauties, our client is committed to protecting the natural environment, promoting public health and delivering quality services to residents and visitors.

With a strong focus on environmental sustainability, community wellbeing and responsible development, our client offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to this unique region.

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join Council's Environmental Health and Local Laws team on an initial three-month temporary contract, with an immediate start.

Reporting to the Coordinator Environmental Health and Local Laws, you will play an important role in implementing Council's environmental health and protection programs, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and supporting positive public health outcomes.

This is a varied, hands-on role involving inspections, investigations, regulatory compliance and community education. You will work closely with local businesses, government agencies and the broader community to maintain environmental health standards across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of food businesses, accommodation premises and other regulated activities
• Investigate environmental health, public health and environmental protection complaints
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and Council Local Laws
• Undertake regulatory enforcement activities and recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Assist with mosquito surveillance, prevention and control programs
• Deliver public health education and awareness initiatives
• Provide professional advice to businesses, residents and other stakeholders
• Maintain accurate inspection records, investigation reports and compliance documentation
• Support environmental health activities during emergency and disaster situations

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent qualification, meeting eligibility requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Environmental Health
• Current Queensland C Class manual driver's licence
• Sound knowledge of environmental health, public health and environmental protection legislation
• Experience conducting inspections, investigations and regulatory compliance activities
• Strong communication, negotiation and customer service skills
• Ability to interpret legislation and provide practical advice to businesses and the community
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team
• Previous Environmental Health Officer experience, ideally within Local Government, will be highly regarded

What's On Offer

• Initial three-month temporary contract
• Immediate commencement
• A stunning location in beautiful Tropical North Queensland
• Diverse environmental health and compliance responsibilities
• Supportive and professional Local Government team
• Opportunity to contribute to environmental protection and community wellbeing

To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.

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