Vacancies
Environmental Health Officer, Cairns Regional Council (QLD)
Team Leader, Moyne, Ararat and Pyrenees Shires, Kernow (VIC)
Environmental Health Officer, Cairns Regional Council (QLD)
Develop your career with Cairns Regional Council, an innovative employer that listens, respects and values your contribution. We’re proud of our community and the key role you can play in making the Cairns region a great place to live, work and learn. Our commitment to high quality services means that we need talented, committed people – we need you!
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: |
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. |
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. |
Contact person |
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria. |
Applications close on 6 October 2025
Team Leader, Moyne, Ararat and Pyrenees Shires, Kernow (VIC)
Kernow has been at the forefront of the environmental health industry in Victoria for more than 30 years. With more than 50 Environmental Health Professionals across metro and rural councils plus a large immunisation team and support personnel, our staff have significant expertise and are respected leaders in the field. We have long standing relationships with a number of large and small councils in metro and rural Victoria and provide short-term contracting solutions to various other councils within Victoria.
This Leadership Role is responsible for the Environmental Health teams at Moyne, Ararat and Pyrenees Shires. This role would suit an experienced Environmental Health Leader interested in a tree change within some of Victoria’s most idyllic regional locations.
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.
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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.
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Contact person |
For further information about the role or to apply contact Eliza Nelson, eliza.nelson@kernow.net.au. |
To learn more about Kernow, our culture and our people, see www.kernow.net.au/careers/
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