Coordinator Environmental Health

2 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia McArthur Full time
Overview

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia, committed to growing Townsville through service excellence, driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle. The organisation employs 1700 staff and maintains over $7 billion worth of community assets.

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 Townsville region. You will coordinate and lead the team's work across 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. Stay abreast of industry trends, legislative updates, and best practices to ensure services remain compliant, responsive, and community focused.

You will be part of a significant organisational transformation and work in a highly supportive and established team environment focused on innovation, community wellbeing, and sustainable development, while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle of North Queensland.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the delivery of complex and concurrent environmental health investigations and inspections across the Townsville region.
  • Coordinate and supervise a multi-disciplinary team of Environmental Health Officers.
  • Manage areas including food safety, disaster management, environmental protection, public health, personal appearances, waste and environmentally relevant activities, footpath dining, development approvals, and breaches of legislation and local laws.
  • Ensure services are compliant, responsive, and customer-focused by staying current with industry trends and regulatory updates.
Qualifications
  • Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health or a closely related discipline are essential.
  • Advanced knowledge of Environmental Health legislation, regulatory frameworks, and compliance standards.
  • Proven experience in resource planning, prioritisation, and delivering high-quality outcomes in a customer-centric environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare complex reports, procedures, strategies, and to exercise well-developed problem solving, analytical, and investigative skills.
Requirements and Skills
  • Proven people leadership experience with operational teams.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
Location and Availability

Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The role offers an exceptional North Queensland lifestyle with access to diverse natural and urban options.

Employment Details
  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Project Management, General Business, and Strategy/Planning
  • Industries: Government Administration, Government Relations Services, and Environmental Services

To download a comprehensive information pack and to apply, go to mcarthur.com.au and search under J7325. For a confidential discussion, call Julie Barr or Rebecca McPhail on (07) 3211 9700.


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