Vacancies
Environmental Health Officer, Gold Coast Health (QLD)
Senior Environmental Health Officer, City of Kwinana (WA)
Team Leader, Moyne, Ararat and Pyrenees Shires, Kernow (VIC)
Environmental Health Officer, Gold Coast Health (QLD)
Gold Coast Health is seeking two qualified Environmental Health Officer’s to join our Public Health Unit temporary full-time role (up to 31 March 2027 with the possibility of extension). This position offers the opportunity to deliver environmental health services that protect, promote and prevent risks to individuals and the community from environmental hazards. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team that values innovation, shared learning, and continuous improvement where your contribution helps shape healthier environments across the Gold Coast region.
This role offers variety, purpose, and the chance to grow professionally in a team that values your contribution. You’ll work in a culture that celebrates success, encourages innovation, and supports continuous improvement. Whether you're learning from peers or sharing knowledge across the state, you’ll be part of a service that’s responsive, effective, and committed to protecting the community and environment.
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Cararra (QLD) |
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Temporary Full Time |
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Base salary ranging from $79 051 - $116 189 per annum (HP3) Temporary full time (two positions, up to 31 March 2027 with possibility of extension) |
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As an Environmental Health Officer, you will:
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Qualifications / Selection criteria |
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How to apply |
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Contact person |
For further information about this role please contact Dieter Jurgeneit on 07 5667 3200. |
Applications close on Monday 27 October 2025
Senior Environmental Health Officer, City of Kwinana (WA)
The City of Kwinana is an award-winning local government at the heart of Western Australia’s major industrial region and is home to the state’s second fastest growing population. With ongoing redevelopment, including new residential areas, modern community facilities, and improved transport links, Kwinana is rapidly evolving into a vibrant, connected, and liveable city – making it an exciting place to live and work.
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Kwinana (WA) |
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Permanent | Full Time | 76hrs Per Fortnight |
Salary/Remuneration |
This position is classified as a PACS Band 8 ($100,524 - $108,812) under the City of Kwinana’s structured remuneration system. Why You’ll Love Working With Us
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Duties/ Responsibilities |
As our new Senior Environmental Health Officer you’ll:
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Qualifications / Selection criteria |
To make an impact as our new Senior Environmental Health Officer, the successful candidate will have:
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How to apply |
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a CV, a cover letter and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. |
Contact person |
For more information relating to the position please call Vicky Chui, Coordinator Environmental Health, on 08 9439 0209. |
The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City’s current Industrial Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 08 9236 4618 or 08 9236 4628.
Applications close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 5 November 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.
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Port Fairy (VIC) |
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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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