Environmental Health Officer

The Townsville City Council is seeking a full-time Environmental Health Officer responsible for addressing complex environmental health issues and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The role involves working within a multi-disciplined team and engaging with the community to educate on local and state laws. Applicants need a degree in Environmental Health endorsed by Environmental Health Australia. The position offers a salary of $93,992 - $100,333 per annum.
• Permanent- Full Time opportunity (9 day fortnight)
• Degree and/or post graduate qualifications in the field of Environmental Health that is endorsed by Environmental Health Australia.
• Salary LGO 6 ($93,992 - $100,333 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About The Role

This position is responsible for delivering solutions to complex environmental health, compliance, and enforcement issues in the community. This is achieved by applying highly developed knowledge to departmental investigations, applications, and approvals to achieve desired compliance outcomes. Contributing to a high performing team of experienced Environmental Health Officers and Graduate Environmental Health Officers, this position is responsible for carrying out relevant duties and functions within the scope of environmental health.

This position works within a geographically based multi-disciplined team by servicing environmental health, compliance and enforcement functions within their area however will also be available to assist in other areas to achieve desired outcomes. The teams will have levels of escalation of services within the areas based on type and complexity of task. This role will have a heavy focus on sharing their knowledge and expertise with other team members within the department and key contacts outside of the department.

About You

Our ideal applicant will have high level of knowledge and understanding of environmental health legislation including the Public Health Act, Environmental Protection Act, Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearances), Food Act, Local Government Act, Planning Act, Residential Services (Accreditation) Act, Waste Reduction and Recycling Act, State Penalties Enforcement Act and other acts relevant to the role.

This role requires a person will Lead and/or partake in proactive work with the community, partners and stakeholders to educate and provide advice on compliance with local and state laws (i.e. community events, aged homes, real estate agents, schools, clubs).

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 1st April 2025.

What We Offer
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments
• N00388, N00389, N00390, N00383, N00386, N03976_Environmental Health Officer_PD_Updated_18Mar2025.pdf