Vacancies
Environmental Health Officer, Mackay Regional Council (QLD)
Environmental Health Officer, Queenstown Lakes District Council (NZ)
Team Leader Environmental Health, Meander Valley Council (TAS)
Environmental Health Officer, Kempsey Shire Council (NSW)
Senior Environmental Health Officer, ACT Health DIRECTORATE (ACT)
Environmental Health Officer, City of Coffs Harbour (NSW)
Environmental Health Officer, Mackay Regional Council (QLD)
The Health & Regulatory Team at Mackay Regional Council has an opportunity for a qualified Environmental Health Officer who holds a current Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental Health) to join us on a permanent basis.
Job application closing date |
Applications close on 1 June 2023. |
Location |
Mackay (QLD) |
Job type |
Permanent-full time |
Salary/Remuneration |
In return for your valued contribution you will receive:
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Duties/ Responsibilities | Duties include but are not limited to:
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Qualifications/ Selection Criteria |
Candidates who also hold a QLD Health Approved Food Safety Auditor, Asbestos Training and/or Noise Management Training will be highly regarded. |
How to apply |
For us to assess if you are the one we are searching for, it is mandatory that you submit your resume, a cover letter and a full statement addressing the selection criteria. The selection criteria can be found on the last page of the Position Description. |
Contact Person |
For further details click here. |
Council is committed to the safety of its employees and requires an immunisation program for identified roles. The successful applicant will be required to attend a post-employment immunisation assessment, by a health practitioner nominated and paid for by the Council.
Blue Card - It is an essential requirement for this position to hold a Working with Children Blue Card. Under Queensland legislation, you must hold the Blue Card prior to commencing employment – No Card, No Start policy. If you currently do not hold a Blue Card, we recommend you commence the application process when you apply for the position. For more information please refer to the following website: https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/applications/apply
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
Applications close on 1 June 2023
Environmental Health Officer, Queenstown Lakes District Council (NZ)
Queenstown Lakes District Council currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join our expanding team. Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions of New Zealand. Competitive remuneration, excellent staff benefits, fantastic training and development opportunities and a fun, friendly team of experienced EHO’s to work with each day. If this sounds like a bit of you, we would love to hear from you!
Job application closing date |
Applications close on 2 June 2023 |
Location |
Queenstown (NZ) |
Job type |
Full time |
Salary/Remuneration |
This is a great opportunity to learn from those around you and develop your career. We offer flexible working practices, a host of employee benefits (including highly discounted access to our health and fitness facilities), and a genuine commitment to your training and career development. If you’re not currently based in Queenstown or Wanaka, we can offer relocation assistance in the form of a monetary allowance and connect you with an accommodation search service. |
Duties/ Responsibilities | This role covers a wide range of responsibilities, including registration and verification of food business, Food Safety Officer duties, inspection of premises registered under the Health Act 1956, noise monitoring, providing advice on drinking water and event consents, investigating general health nuisances and a range of other environmental health related functions. This role certainly offers a good balance of both office and field-based work. |
Qualifications/ Selection Criteria | Our ideal candidate will have:
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How to apply |
To apply for this position, you must hold a qualification in Environmental Health that meets the requirements of the Environmental Health Officers Qualifications Regulations 1993. A list of acceptable qualifications can be found here Environmental Health Officers Qualifications Regulations 1993 | Ministry of Health NZ |
Contact Person |
Helen Evans – Team Leader Environmental Health helen.evans@qldc.govt.nz or Jaimi Scott – Senior Environmental Health Officer Jaimi.scott@qldc.govt.nz |
Applications close on 2 June 2023
Team Leader Environmental Health, Meander Valley Council (TAS)
Located in Northern Tasmania, Meander Valley has some of the State’s best short walks, world heritage listed wilderness, cycling trails, trout fishing and gourmet food producers. Those who live and work in Meander Valley enjoy a rural lifestyle that is centrally located, close to serviced towns and an easy commute to both Devonport and Launceston.
Job application closing date |
Applications close on 2 June 2023 |
Location |
Westbury (TAS) |
Job type |
This position is available on a permanent full time basis. |
Salary/Remuneration |
Annual salary will be negotiated subject to applicant’s qualification, skills and experience within a range of $96,438 to $109,545 (increasing by 4% from 3 July 2023), plus 3.5% superannuation above the superannuation guarantee (currently 14%), in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2022. Other benefits include:
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Duties/ Responsibilities | Meander Valley Council is recruiting for a full-time Team Leader Environmental Health to lead our talented team of Environmental Health Officers in the delivery of a range of public and environmental health services and programs. As a regional Council, the scope of work undertaken in the Meander Valley will be varied across the complete range of functions required to ensure environmental health requirements are met under the relevant legislation. |
Qualifications/ Selection Criteria | To be successful you will have a qualification in environmental health sufficient to satisfy appointment as an Authorised Officer under the Food Act 2003 and Public Health Act 1997 and have completed a minimum of four years relevant work experience. You will have high level interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and support a team in a fast moving environment with changing priorities. |
How to apply |
To be considered for this position, applications must include:
Applications are to be submitted by email for the attention of the Human Resources Officer: recruitment@mvc.tas.gov.au |
Contact Person | If you would like more information about these opportunities please contact Krista Palfreyman, Director Development & Regulatory Services on 6393 5322 or email krista.palfreyman@mvc.tas.gov.au. |
Applications close on 2 June 2023
Environmental Health Officer, Kempsey Shire Council (NSW)
Kempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We are a dynamic and progressive local government authority, with responsibility for $1.1 billion worth of assets and employing over 330 dedicated employees.
Job application closing date |
Applications close on 4 June 2023 |
Location |
Kempsey (NSW) |
Job type |
Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week with 19-day month |
Salary/Remuneration |
Weekly salary of $1,594.84 to $1,795.01 (plus 10.5% superannuation) Employee health and wellbeing programs Learning and development programs A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Salary Sacrificing |
Duties/ Responsibilities | We have an exciting opportunity for a fulltime Environmental Health Officer to join Kempsey Shire Council. You will be providing effective and efficient services to reduce risks to both public health and the environment. This incorporates the administration, implementation and enforcement of Council’s On-Site Sewage Management Strategy. What you will be doing:
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Qualifications/ Selection Criteria | To be successful in this role, you should possess the following:
The successful candidate approaches their work with enthusiasm and is driven to make a difference. For more detailed information on the requirements of the role, please refer to the position description. |
How to apply |
You must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered. |
Contact Person |
For further information regarding this role please contact Jack Dickey on 02 6566 3200. |
Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.
Applications close on 4 June 2023
Senior Environmental Health Officer, ACT Health Directorate (ACT)
The ACT Health Directorate (AHD) is responsible for the stewardship of the health system in the ACT. AHD provides a strong policy and population health capability based on a foundation of world- leading health and medical research. AHD develops strategies and sets the direction to ensure that services meet community needs and expectations, deliver improved health outcomes, and that the health system is innovative, effective, and sustainable now and in the future.
Job application closing date |
Applications close on 7 June 2023 |
Location |
Canberra (ACT) |
Job type |
Full time Permanent |
Salary/Remuneration |
Health Professional Level 3 Salary Range: $99,819 - $105,180 (up to $110,398 on achieving a personal upgrade) (PN: 46938) |
Duties/ Responsibilities | The Environmental Health team is looking for a qualified and experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer who will be responsible for conducting food safety inspections, investigating food business complaints and assessing food business registration applications against the Food Act 2001 and the Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code. The position will also be responsible for investigating food poisoning outbreaks within a multidisciplinary team, conducting routine and statutory food samples, contributing to and developing food safety information for industry, providing onsite advice and education to food handlers and contributing to ongoing procedural improvements. The Health Professional Level 3 is a senior position within the team with mentoring, supervision, and training responsibilities. Environment responsibilities include conducting swimming pool and cooling tower inspections, investigating insanitary conditions, reviewing development applications for potential public health concerns, regulating potable and recreation water, and providing environmental health input into emerging public health issues. ACT Health provides a unique opportunity to gain experience in both local government functions of an Environmental Health Officer and the State/Territory functions include outbreaks, food business design/fitout registration approvals and sampling programs. |
Qualifications/ Selection Criteria | Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Note: applicants with a Bachelor of Applied Science with demonstrated/work experience as an Environmental Health Officer may be considered. |
How to apply |
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Contact Person |
Lyndell Hudson 0435 010 936. Email: lyndell.hudson@act.gov.au |
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Applications close on 7 June 2023
Environmental Health Officer, City of Coffs Harbour (NSW)
The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the pursuit of excellence. The City of Coffs Harbour strives to deliver excellent services that are desired and valued by our community, now and into the future. We stand by the values of delivering excellence in our services through innovation, recognising that our customers are at the heart of what we do. We support our people to provide them the scope to deliver outcomes, working together to seek solutions both internally and externally while being transparent and responsible in all that we do.
Job application closing date |
Applications close at 9.00pm on 11 June 2023 |
Location |
Coffs Harbour (NSW) |
Job type |
Full time |
Salary/Remuneration |
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Duties/ Responsibilities | As an Environmental Health Officer (EHO), you will work with the team to
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Qualifications/ Selection Criteria |
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How to apply |
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Contact Person |
For more information contact James Moss - Team Leader Public Health and Environment |
The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and background.
Applications close at 9.00pm on 11 June 2023
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