Environmental Health Officer – Tropical North QLD (3m)

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

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