Location

Cairns (QLD)

Type

Permanent Full Time

Salary/Remuneration

$73,207.22 - $90,595.22 per annum

Whether you are an experienced officer ready to lead complex investigations, or just beginning your journey in local government, we have a place for you. With multiple levels available (Level 3 - 5), we offer a clear path for career development and advancement.

Duties/ Responsibilities

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in safeguarding community health and wellbeing by enforcing a wide range of environmental and public health legislation. You will assess businesses and premises, investigate complaints, and take enforcement actions where necessary, all while promoting education and awareness about environmental health standards. You will be involved in:
• Licensing and compliance monitoring
• Inspections of food premises, shared facility accommodation, tattoo studios, and other regulated businesses
• Public health risk investigations
• Environmental protection and nuisance prevention
• Emergency on-call support
• Community education and engagement

Qualifications / Selection criteria

• Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent tertiary qualifications in an environmental health related field that qualifies for full membership of Environmental Health Australia.
• Class C driver’s licence to travel independently between various sites within the Council Region.
• Qld Working with Children Blue Card or eligibility to obtain.
• Knowledge of the Food Act 2006, Public Health Act 2005, Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003, Environmental Protection Act 1994, Council Local Laws and relevant legislation including their relationship to other legislation.
• Communication and negotiation skills to maintain working relationships with a range of internal and external customers.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

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Contact person

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Location

Carrara (QLD)

Type

Temporary full-time (up to 31 March 2027)

Salary/Remuneration

Base salary ranging from $128 169 - $137 918 per annum

What you’ll enjoy

- Free parking in a central location near M1, bus and train services
- Flexible work options and supportive management
- Career development, research opportunities, and student supervision
- Inclusive, innovative team culture that encourages diverse views and shared learning
- Opportunities to collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies
- Excellent pay and conditions in a nationally recognised health service

Duties/ Responsibilities

This position offers the opportunity to lead environmental health projects, conduct complex investigations, and respond to public health emergencies across the Gold Coast region. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning—where your contribution directly improves public health outcomes and drives positive behaviour change.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Environmental Health Officer, you will:

- Mentor junior staff and support workforce development
- Conduct investigations under public health legislation and recommend enforcement actions
- Respond to public health incidents, disasters, and disease outbreak
- Provide expert advice and prepare detailed reports on complex health issues
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to implement public health initiatives

Qualifications / Selection criteria

- Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health (accredited by Environmental Health Australia or deemed eligible by the QLD Health Environmental Health Officer Appointments Review Committee)
- Have or be willing to complete a Certificate IV in Government Investigations
- Be willing to complete Queensland Health Authorised Officer training
- Current driver’s licence and ability to operate a government vehicle
- Must be physically fit as the role involves lifting and carrying duties
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (paid by GCH)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

Submit your resume, including employment history, qualifications, and contact details for two referees.

Include a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role. Please address the “How you will be assessed” section using recent examples.

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Contact person

For further information about this role please contact Dieter Jurgeneit on (07) 5667 3200.

Location

Port Fairy (VIC)

Type

Permanent

Salary/Remuneration

Attractive salary + motor vehicle

Kernow will negotiate a generous salary package inclusive of a motor vehicle with the successful candidate. In addition, we offer a diversity of work and opportunities beyond the average ‘day to day’ work of an EHO. You will also be joining a culture that is committed to investing in staff, offering genuine development opportunities and a team that values collaboration and learning and development.

Duties/ Responsibilities

The role has operational responsibilities in respect of Moyne Shire and provides managerial oversight of the Ararat and Pyrenees teams (people management of 2 EHOs). The role is responsible for building culture and developing talent within the teams. Part of a network of professional and experienced Environmental Professionals, you will be part of Kernow’s Leadership team and work close with Kernow’s Executive Team.
In this role, your core responsibilities will be:

• Working closely with Kernow’s Leadership team to manage the delivery of the Environmental Health Services at Moyne, Ararat and Pyrenees Shires.
• Stakeholder relationships both within Councils and the broader Regional network.
• In conjunction with Kernow’s Leadership team, set strategy and workplans for the teams.
• Develop talent and culture within the teams, including responsibility for performance, development plans and annual performance reviews.
• Help to drive technological innovations.
• Operational responsibilities including Wastewater assessments and on-site inspections in respect of Moyne Shire.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

To be successful in this role, you will have recent experience as either a Team Leader, Environmental Health or an experienced Environmental Health Officer operating in a local government environment. Ideally you will have prior people leadership experience.

Supplementing this experience, you will possess a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or other relevant tertiary qualification.

You will also have excellent communication and Leadership skills, a demonstrated ability to operate both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment and manage stakeholders. You will be motivated to develop professionally and embrace new technology. You will also hold a valid Australian drivers’ licence.

Contact person

For further information about the role or to apply contact Eliza Nelson, eliza.nelson@kernow.net.au.