Environmental Health Officer

Gladstone Regional Council is seeking a full-time Environmental Health Officer to monitor public health and environmental protection within the community. The role requires a degree in Environmental Health, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a great work-life balance with a 9-day fortnight and is part of a supportive team culture. The job is located in Gladstone Central, Australia, and is not remote.
Our Region

Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.

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Our Council

Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.

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Our Culture & Our Benefits

Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We’re committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.

We partner with our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC!

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Environmental Health Officer

Council are seeking expressions of interest for a permanent full time Environmental Health Officer to contribute to Council’s success.
• Great work-life balance with 9 day fortnight
• Engaging, dynamic team that celebrates achievements and fosters a culture of appreciation
• Be part of a high performing, customer-focused organisation safeguarding public health and the environment for the community

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to effectively and efficiently monitor and assess the level of public health and environmental protection within the community, to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

You will bring:
• Degree in Environmental Health (or a related discipline) together with relevant experience, knowledge and skills.
• Eligible to become a member of Environmental Health Australia.
• Knowledge of, and experience in interpreting and applying relevant legislation, Local Laws and Subordinate Local Laws.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to enable working with a diverse range of customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.

Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing.

The commencement salary will depend on the successful applicant’s qualifications, experience and competencies, graduate progression may apply.

University students currently studying a relevant degree are encouraged to apply.

For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on (07) 4970 0700 or email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@gladstone.qld.gov.au.

Closing Date

There is no set closing date as Council will review applications periodically and will withdraw the advert once the position has been filled.