Specialist Environmental Noise

As a key member of the Environmental Health team, you will play a vital role in protecting and enhancing environmental health across the City. This position is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that support the sustainable regulation of unreasonable noise.

You will lead investigations into noise impacts from residential and commercial sources, assess development applications and event noise management plans, and provide expert guidance to ensure compliance with environmental standards. Your work will contribute to shaping a healthier, more liveable urban environment through the creation and refinement of noise-related policies and procedures.

Role accountabilities include:

• Develop and implement noise regulation policies aligned with legislation, planning schemes, and the City's evolving night-time economy.
• Lead scientific noise studies and manage data analysis to inform evidence-based policy and procedure development.
• Provide expert advice on noise and vibration issues across development applications, events, and customer inquiries.
• Conduct and lead investigations into environmental noise complaints, ensuring consistent regulatory processes.
• Manage technical equipment and reporting, including calibration, data interpretation, and review of internal and external scientific reports.

Your qualifications include a degree in Science or Engineering relevant to environmental noise, eligibility to join the Australian Acoustical Society, a current Driver Licence, and Registration to Work with Vulnerable People. You should have a comprehensive understanding of public and environmental health legislation, guidelines, and Australian Standards specific to environmental noise, and be able to work independently in regulatory and compliance environments while engaging effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills are essential, as is a proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-volume work environment with attention to detail and teamwork.

The City of Hobart offers connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and the community. We provide services and facilities to support wellbeing, safety and participation, and continuously seek better outcomes through new approaches. We offer opportunities for rewarding careers with ongoing learning and development.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program with onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities. The City also has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks including reference checks, verification of qualifications, a National Criminal History record check, and a medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

If you are passionate about the environment and our city and ready for a role that challenges and rewards, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

All applications must be made in the online portal. You can save your application and return later. If you have issues submitting your application, email Please note that we do not accept applications via email after the position has closed. You will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less and attach your current resume and relevant qualifications.

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