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Environmental Health Officer (QLD)

Environmental Health Officer x2 (QLD)

Environmental Health Officer (QLD)

Airport Environment Officer, Airports Environment Branch

Team Leader Environmental Health Service (WaSH) (QLD)

Environmental Health Officer / Environmental Health Scientist - Cairns (QLD)

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER (QLD)

If you’re seeking meaningful work, professional growth, and an unbeatable lifestyle, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service offers it all. Working with Cairns Public Health Unit, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that thrives on connection, innovation, and delivering care that changes lives. You will develop skills and strategies to educate and promote contemporary environmental health concepts, while providing competent environmental health advice to internal and external stakeholders.

About us:
Cairns Public Health Unit (CPHU) supports the health and wellbeing of communities across Tropical North Queensland. The unit delivers public health regulatory services on behalf of the Department of Health. CPHU works to prevent and respond to communicable, vaccinepreventable, and environmental health risks through activities such as outbreak management, immunisation support, and vector control. CPHU works in close partnership with health services, government agencies, local councils, and communities to achieve positive public health outcomes.

The outer western region of our service includes extremely remote communities. Cairns Hospital is the only major referral hospital in Far North Queensland and also provides care for people from Cape York and the Torres Strait.

Were committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by'providing high quality acute health care services.

Location	Medical Services – Cairns Public Health Unit
Type
Salary/Remuneration	$3030.00 - $4453.50
Duties/ Responsibilities	Demonstrate expertise, skills and knowledge, commensurate with the level of experience, to undertake routine environmental health services and incident response, and implement projects and research, while under the supervision and professional guidance of a more senior environmental health officer. Provide routine advice on environmental health matters to internal and external stakeholders, commensurate with the level of experience. Collaborate with partners in addressing environmental health issues in culturally and linguistically diverse groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations to enhance population health outcomes utilising various communication methods.
Qualifications / Selection criteria	POSITION DESCRIPTION
How to apply	APPLY NOW
Contact	Amy Coco – 07 4226 5555

Applications close at Wednesday 27 May 2026

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER (QLD)

Make a meaningful impact in environmental and public health across the Darling Downs. As an Environmental Health Officer based in Toowoomba, you’ll help protect community wellbeing through prevention, education and regulation, working closely with partners to create safer, healthier places to live, work and visit.

As an Environmental Health Officer, you’ll play a vital role in protecting and promoting community health across the Darling Downs. From preventing public health risks to guiding businesses and communities toward safer practices, your work will directly support healthier environments and better outcomes for people across the region. You’ll collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team and build strong relationships with councils, industry and community stakeholders.

Location	Environmental Health, Public Health Unit and Community Medicine, Medical Services Division, Toowoomba, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service
Type	Multiple permanent full time and temporary full time positions until 27 June 2027
Salary/Remuneration	$79,051 - $116,189 per annum, (HP3)
Duties/ Responsibilities	Safeguarding public health through inspections, investigations and risk assessment activities that prevent harm before it occurs Working alongside local partners to educate, advise and support compliance with environmental health standards Responding to environmental and public health concerns with sound judgement, professionalism and compassion Contributing practical ideas and evidence-informed solutions that strengthen regional health outcomes
Qualifications / Selection criteria	Eligibility for appointment as an Environmental Health Officer, including relevant qualifications and registration Demonstrated experience applying environmental or public health principles in real-world settings Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with diverse stakeholders A values‑led approach aligned with compassion, dignity and accountability POSITION DESCRIPTION
How to apply	APPLY NOW
Contact	Peter Boland, (07) 4699 8252

Applications close at Thursday 14 May 2026

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER X2 (QLD)

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… on beautiful Redlands Coast.

Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing in the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index - confirming our community as a great place to live, work, and grow.

Join our team as an Environmental Health Officer

Are you a qualified Environmental Health Officer looking for a role that offers variety, professional growth and the chance to make a genuine difference in a unique coastal community? If so, we invite you to apply for the Environmental Health Officer positions at Redland City Council (RCC).

Qualified Environmental Health Officers are in high demand across all levels of government and private industry - so why choose Redland City Council? At RCC, you’ll enjoy genuinely diverse work, opportunities to grow, and the chance to make a real difference in a unique coastal community. Our Environmental Health team offers true variety, exposure across the full discipline, and a supportive environment where your professional interests and goals are valued.

You’ll gain experience across inspections, investigations, enforcement, town planning assessments, community engagement, projects and more - all while working in one of South East Queensland’s most beautiful regions. Your fieldwork will take you across the Redlands Coast, including island locations such as North Stradbroke Island and bayside suburbs like Wellington Point, Raby Bay and Victoria Point.

Location	Redlands Coast - QLD
Type	Permanent Full Time - 36.25 hours per week
Salary/Remuneration	$81,061.94 to $104,181.41 Annually + 13% super
Duties/ Responsibilities	Delivering environmental health functions across a broad and varied portfolio Conducting inspections, assessments and investigations in line with relevant legislation Providing advice, compliance and education to businesses, stakeholders and the community Contributing to enforcement actions and regulatory decision‑making Assessing environmental health components of development and town planning applications Participating in project work, events support and continuous improvement initiatives Working collaboratively within a supportive, high‑performing team.
Qualifications / Selection criteria	Qualifications suitable for appointment as an Environmental Health Officer Knowledge of legislation relevant to environmental health functions Strong communication and negotiation skills with a customer‑focused approach A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow professionally Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team A passion for improving community health outcomes on the Redlands Coast POSITION DESCRIPTION
How to apply	Click Apply to submit your application via Council’s online portal (or through OURspace for current employees). Please include: A one-page cover letter; and A current resume outlining how you meet the role requirements. Note: We do not accept email, hard copy or third-party applications. APPLY NOW
Contact	For more information about this position (200526), please contact Adam Bright on (07) 3829 8743

Applications close at 11.59pm Monday 11 May 2026

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER (QLD)

About Us

Public health focuses on the health and wellbeing of populations, rather than of individuals. The Tropical Public Health Services (TPHS) aims to minimise the morbidity and mortality from communicable and vaccine-preventable diseases, and environmental health hazards thereby:

protecting the health of the population, and preventing disease and illness. The Tropical Public Health Services (TPHS) fulfils the public health regulatory services on behalf of the Department of Health to ensure sound public health standards are maintained in communities.

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

Location	Medical Services – Cairns Public Health Unit
Type
Salary/Remuneration	$3030.00 - $4453.50 per fortnight
Duties/ Responsibilities	Develop skills and strategies to educate and promote contemporary environmental health concepts and practice including healthcare facility water risk management to internal and external stakeholders, under the supervision of a more senior environmental health officer. Work within a multi-disciplinary team, including other environmental health officers, to deliver an environmental health response to outbreaks and incidents to address specific public health issues. Engage in continual learning and development of environmental health practice knowledge and expertise through active learning within the team and by engaging in ongoing, relevant professional development activities.
Qualifications / Selection criteria	POSITION DESCRIPTION
How to apply	APPLY NOW
Contact	Amy Coco – 07 4226 5555

Applications close at Tuesday 26 May 2026

AIRPORT ENVIRONMENT OFFICER, AIRPORTS ENVIRONMENT BRANCH

The opportunity we have available
The Airports Environment Branch is responsible for regulating environmental management at federally leased airports and delivering the government’s $130.5m Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Airports Investigation Program (the Program) through its PFAS Taskforce. The Environmental Regulations Section regulates environmental management at 20 federally leased airports and members of our team are located all around Australia. Airport Environment Officers (AEOs) are authorised officers who exercise regulatory functions under the Airports Act 1996, the Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 2026 (the Regulations), and the Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997 (the 1997 Regulations), monitor the implementation of Airport Environment Strategies, and liaise with Airport Lessee Companies and their tenants on environmental issues, working closely with Airport Building Controllers. The AEOs are supported to carry out their regulatory functions by EL1 Hub Managers (Vic/Tas, WA/SA, QLD/NT and NSW/ACT) and a Network Coordination support team that provides corporate and legal policy support. In addition, the AEO Network is supported by the Environment Regulatory Support team, which provides Compliance and Governance support.

The Environmental Regulations Section is an inclusive, dedicated, forward-thinking team that has several vacancies available for AEOs at the APS6 level. AEOs work as a nationwide network of environmental scientists and engineers, supporting each other to delivery regulatory outcomes that are evidence-based, robust, defensible and consistent.
Team members are energetic and autonomous with an agile mindset that values effective communications with internal and external stakeholders.

What will you do?
AEOs are the first point of contact for environmental regulation at federally leased airports on behalf of the commonwealth, and are instrumental in ensuring the effective monitoring, reduction and prevention of pollution at airport sites. They oversee the day-to-day management of environmental issues at airports to ensure the airports’
operations and developments accord with applicable environmental laws and standards. AEOs are authorised officers and supported to make decisions regarding compliance with regulations and standards, undertake environmental investigations and reporting, and take enforcement action when there is a legislative breach.

Location	Multiple
Type
Salary/Remuneration
Duties/ Responsibilities	The role is varied and dynamic, but key duties of the positions include: liaising with the Airport Lessee Company on environmental issues; assessing potential environmental impacts of airport development proposals; conducting site inspections and investigations; preparing for and actively participating in a diverse range of meetings and engagements with airport stakeholders, whether tenants, airport-lessee companies or neighbours. preparing briefing about environmental issues at airports that you regulate to inform departmental policy making, reporting and stakeholder engagement; reporting and making recommendations and decisions on environmental regulations; monitoring environmental compliance under the relevant legislation; and PPE will be provided for use while onsite however the AEO is responsible for wearing it and behaving in accordance with site-specific airport and tenant OHS plans.
Qualifications / Selection criteria	Who are we looking for? The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS6 Work level standards. As an APS6 AEO, you will have a demonstrated ability to: under general direction, deliver high quality regulatory outcomes on environmental matters at specified federally leased airports, including undertaking investigations and analysis to provide timely and detailed written and oral advice on regulatory issues; interpret and apply legislation to inform quality and timely decision making on complex issues; contribute to strong levels of regulatory compliance enforcement and reporting while engaging consistently and appropriately with risk; apply critical and strategic thinking to understanding the Airports Act 1996 and relevant regulations, national environmental standards, new and existing guidelines and procedures, reports, data, and stakeholder correspondence to inform ongoing policy development and decision making; foster and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the sector and be a reliable and consistent point of contact on airport environment matters in the airport community; undertake regular airport site visits and inspections and be willing to undertake domestic travel monthly if required; monitor, analyse and distil environmentally technical operations, reports and correspondence. previous experience in a frontline regulatory role and an ability to develop and impart regulatory expertise and subject-matter knowledge quickly will be highly valued; and depending on where the applicant is located and the position available, the job may involve regular monthly domestic travel. ANZSOG Professional Regulator training and/or a Certificate IV course in Government Investigations, or must be willing to undertake either course. POSITION DESCRIPTION
How to apply	Your application should be received through the Department’s online recruitment system. APPLY NOW
Contact	If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6136 8989 or via email at recruitment@infrastructure.gov.au to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 10 May 2026

TEAM LEADER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICE (WASH) (QLD)

Join the collaborative and forward-thinking Cairns Public Health Unit at CHHHS and play a key role in improving health outcomes across regional, rural, and remote communities. As the Team Leader Environmental Health Service (WaSH) you will provide operational leadership for the Environmental Health Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) program, supporting the delivery of high‑quality environmental health services that protect and improve public health outcomes across the Cairns and Hinterland region.

About us: The Cairns Public Health Unit focuses on the health and wellbeing of populations, rather than of individuals. CPHU aims to minimise the morbidity and mortality from communicable and vaccine-preventable diseases, and environmental health hazards thereby: CPHU fulfils the public health regulatory services on behalf of the Department of Health to ensure sound public health standards are maintained in communities.

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers an area of 142,900 square kilometres. We go as far as Tully in the south, Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west.

Location	Cairns Public Health Unit – Cairns
Type	Full Time
Salary/Remuneration	$5557.50 - $5798.90 per fortnight
Duties/ Responsibilities	Demonstrate specialist environmental health clinical knowledge, skills and risk-based decision making to manage the day to day delivery of environmental health services, across multiple specialty areas and across multiple health services and/or multiple sites, to develop evidence-based options and implement appropriate interventions and enforcement strategies, with minimal supervision. Operationally manage a team of environmental health officers and/or a multi- disciplinary team, including resource allocation to deliver environmental health programs, projects and research across multiple-Health Services and/or multiple- sites. Use specialist environmental health clinical skills and expertise gained from significant professional development activities, post graduate education or formal qualifications and experience to manage the implementation of novel, complex or critical programs, interventions and / or investigations for breaches of relevant public health legislation Provide high level specialist clinical environmental health advice and prepare comprehensive reports and submissions to the Manager Environmental Health and key internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis. Represent environmental health on area and state-wide committees as delegated.
Qualifications / Selection criteria	Position Description
How to apply	Click here to apply
Contact	Andrew D'Addona - 07 4226 5555

Applications close Monday 18 May 2026

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER / ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENTIST - CAIRNS (QLD)

Make every day different by joining our Environmental Health WaSH. We have current vacancies as an Environmental Health Scientist and Environmental Health Officer. This unit focuses on the health and wellbeing of populations, rather than of individuals. Cairns Public Health Unit (CPHU) aims to minimise the morbidity and mortality from communicable and vaccine-preventable diseases, and environmental health hazards. We are looking for persons committed to the environmental scientific side of health, come join us.

About us
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services. Cairns Public Health Unit (CPHU) protects and enhances the health of the Tropical Far North Queensland community.

Location	Medical Services – Cairns
Type	Full Time
Salary/Remuneration	$3030.00 - $4453.50 per fortnight
Duties/ Responsibilities	Work extensively in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with limited direct supervision. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in remote settings to deliver routine Environmental Health WaSH program services with a strong focus on drinking water. Collaborate with partners in addressing environmental health issues in culturally and linguistically diverse groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations to enhance population health outcomes utilising various communication methods.
Qualifications / Selection criteria	Position Description
How to apply	Click here to apply
Contact	Chris Blake – 07 4226 5555

Applications close Monday 18 May 2026

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