Location

Canberra (ACT)

Type

Full time

Salary/Remuneration

$100,650 -$114,448

While flexible working options are available, it is essential that the role maintains a presence at the facility in line with our hybrid working model.

Duties/ Responsibilities

A key focus of the role is regulating animal welfare licences and permits, including coordinating and conducting inspections and compliance checks of pet businesses and other licensees to ensure adherence to relevant Animal Welfare Codes of Practice. The position also leads the processing of animal welfare permits and licences, ensuring regulatory integrity and consistency.

The role provides high-level policy and regulatory support to the Animal Welfare Authority contributing to legislative reform and operational delivery under the Act. It also plays a vital role in supporting the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC), contributing to its work program by drafting Codes of Practice, preparing reports and ministerial briefs, and facilitating informed, evidence-based advice to government.

This position is appointed as an Inspector under the Animal Welfare Act 1992. This position does not involve direct supervision of staff and is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

This position requires strong policy expertise, analytical capability, and stakeholder engagement skills, and operates with a high degree of autonomy in a dynamic and sensitive regulatory environment.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

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Contact person

For further information contact Louise Claveria on louise.claveria@act.gov.au or 0466 589 667

Location

Esperance (WA)

Type

Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)

Salary/Remuneration

$83,700.00 (negotiable salary up to $94,580.00 may be offered dependant on qualifications and experience).

Additional Benefits

• Relocation Allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Provision of housing with 6-month subsided rent and salary sacrificing
• Vaccinations

Duties/ Responsibilities

There is an exciting opportunity with the Development Services for an Environmental Health Officer. Providing professional and technical assistance, information, advice and reports to the Coordinator Environmental Health, the Manager Development Services and Chief Executive Officer on all matters related to public and environmental health in the Shire.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide an outstanding level of customer service to internal/external customers by answering enquiries promptly and effectively and following up customers to ensure that their request has been satisfied.

Processing of various applications and applying appropriate public health, environmental health and environmental conditions.

Undertake various inspections and monitoring activities in accordance with statutory obligations and operational procedures.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have:

Tertiary level qualification - Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent acceptable to the Executive Director of Public Health.

Three to five years’ experience as an Environmental Health Officer.

Eligibility for appointment as an authorised person under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 in relation to control of noise, illegal dumping and unauthorised discharges.

Familiarisation with the use of sound level measuring equipment.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance online recruitment portal.

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Contact person

For further information contact Human Resources on 08 9071 0645.

Location

Rockhampton (QLD)

Type

Permanent Full Time

Salary/Remuneration

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h.

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

• 17.5% leave loading

Duties/ Responsibilities

Deliver complex regulatory and non-regulatory environmental health services across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) to protect, promote and prevent risks to the community arising from environmental health hazards that impact on the natural and built environment and human health.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

Appointment to this position requires a tertiary qualification accredited by Environmental Health Australia, and which is acceptable by the Chief Executive Queensland Health.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following:

- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

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Contact person

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5H653742

Location

Townsville (QLD)

Type

Permanent Full Time

Duties/ Responsibilities

Reporting to the General Manager – Environmental Health and Regulation, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering the Council’s environmental health strategy. You will champion a customer-centric approach, fostering strong community relationships while leading a team that spans both strategic initiatives and day-to-day regulatory functions.

This influential role covers a wide remit, including disaster management, public health, environmental protection, food safety, pandemics, and the management of mosquitoes. You will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal legislation, while actively contributing to the Council’s ongoing transformation through major initiatives such as Project Connect.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

You are an inspiring and strategic leader with relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health or a related field (postgraduate qualifications highly desirable). You offer a proven track record of success in senior leadership roles and a deep knowledge of Environmental Health legislation and regulatory frameworks. Familiarity with the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA) and local disaster group responsibilities is an advantage.

Your ability to balance strategic direction with operational execution, while developing and shaping new high-performing teams, and build collaborative relationships across a broad range of stakeholders will be essential to your success.

How to apply

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Contact person

For a confidential discussion, call Julie Barr or Rebecca McPhail on (07) 3211 9700.

Location

Townsville (QLD)

Type

Permanent Full Time

Duties/ Responsibilities

Reporting to the Team Manager Environmental Health, you will provide leadership, strategic direction, and mentorship to a technically skilled and multi-disciplinary team of Environmental Health Officers. Your key responsibility will be to manage the delivery of complex and concurrent environmental health investigations and inspections across the diverse Townsville region.

You will play a vital role in coordinating and leading the team’s work across a wide range of areas, including food; disaster management; environmental protection; public health; personal appearances; waste and environmentally relevant activities; footpath dining; development approvals and breaches of state legislation and local laws. Staying abreast of emerging industry trends, legislative updates, and best practices, you will ensure the team’s services remain compliant, responsive, and community focused.

Qualifications / Selection criteria

You are a proven people leader with extensive experience guiding operational teams and delivering high-quality outcomes in a customer-centric environment. Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health or a closely related discipline are essential, as is advanced knowledge of Environmental Health legislation, regulatory frameworks, and compliance standards.

You have demonstrated success in resource planning and managing competing priorities, strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare complex reports, procedures, strategies and well-developed problem solving, analytical and investigative skills.

You enjoy being part of a significant organisational transformation and setting the stage for your team to thrive in a highly supportive and established team environment where you will be part of a progressive organisation committed to innovation, community wellbeing, and sustainable development—while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle that only North Queensland can offer.

How to apply

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Contact person

For a confidential discussion, call Julie Barr or Rebecca McPhail on (07) 3211 9700

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.