Environmental Health Officer - Licensing & Inspections Lead

Maxima Recruitment Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Maxima's Recruitment Services are seeking an Environmental Health Officer for a Local Government assignment in Brisbane. The role is Monday to Friday with an hourly pay of AUD 48.03 + super, ending April 2027.

Responsibilities include delivering licensing, inspections and complaint investigations, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies. The candidate will handle reports, liaise with stakeholders, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree qualification in Environmental Health recognised for eligibility for Environmental Health Australia
• Valid C class drivers' licence
• Ability to assess applications, conduct inspections and investigations under supervision
• Effective verbal and written communication, managing customer expectations clearly
• Ability to research, analyse or investigate issues and write concise professional reports
• Knowledge of Queensland's public and environmental health acts and related legislation
• Current or willing to obtain job-specific immunisations

Responsibilities

• Manage allocated licensing, inspection and investigation case load in line with policy and legislation
• Investigate/respond to complaints and customer requests
• Develop reports and correspondence to standards within timeframes
• Contribute to policy, process or legislative change projects affecting the team

Skills

Verbal comms

Written comms

Report writing

Customer service

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Environmental Health degree

Job description

Maxima's Recruitment Services are seeking an Environmental Health Officer for a Local Government assignment in Brisbane. The role is Monday to Friday with an hourly pay of AUD 48.03 + super, ending April 2027.

Responsibilities include delivering licensing, inspections and complaint investigations, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies. The candidate will handle reports, liaise with stakeholders, and support continuous improvement initiatives.