Environmental Health Officer — Licensing & Inspections

Maxima; Queensland; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxima’s Environmental Health Officer role is a local government assignment in Queensland, paying $48.03+super per hour on a casual basis until April 2027. The position focuses on delivering regulatory health services including licensing, inspections and complaint investigations under relevant statutes.

The role requires an Environmental Health degree, ability to conduct inspections under supervision, and strong written/verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Relevant Environmental Health degree recognised for eligibility with Environmental Health Australia.
• Proven ability to assess applications, conduct inspections and investigations under supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication, ability to manage customer expectations and explain processes clearly.
• Ability to research, analyse and write concise professional reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of Queensland public and environmental health legislation including key acts.
• Current or willingness to obtain job-specific immunisations.

Responsibilities

• Manage licensing, inspection and investigation caseload in line with policy, legislation, and time/cost/quality.
• Investigate and respond to complaints and customer requests/incidents.
• Develop reports and correspondence relating to licensing, inspections and investigations to required standards and timelines.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of change or continuous improvement projects affecting team services.

Skills

Licensing

Inspections

Report writing

Communication

Immunisations

Education

Environmental Health degree

Job description

Maxima’s Environmental Health Officer role is a local government assignment in Queensland, paying $48.03+super per hour on a casual basis until April 2027. The position focuses on delivering regulatory health services including licensing, inspections and complaint investigations under relevant statutes.

The role requires an Environmental Health degree, ability to conduct inspections under supervision, and strong written/verbal communication.