Environmental Health Officer

3 weeks ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Cairns Regional Council Full time

Overview

Join to apply for the Environmental Health Officer role at Cairns Regional Council.

Salary Range: $73,207.22 - $90,595.22 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Monday, 6 October 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

What You Will Do

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in safeguarding community health and wellbeing by enforcing a wide range of environmental and public health legislation. You will assess businesses and premises, investigate complaints, and take enforcement actions where necessary, all while promoting education and awareness about environmental health standards.

You will be involved in:

  • Licensing and compliance monitoring
  • Inspections of food premises, shared facility accommodation, tattoo studios, and other regulated businesses
  • Public health risk investigations
  • Environmental protection and nuisance prevention
  • Emergency on-call support
  • Community education and engagement
What We Are Looking For
  • Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent tertiary qualifications in an environmental health related field that qualifies for full membership of Environmental Health Australia
  • Class C driver's licence to travel independently between various sites within the Council Region
  • Qld Working with Children Blue Card or eligibility to obtain
  • Knowledge of the Food Act 2006, Public Health Act 2005, Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003, Environmental Protection Act 1994, Council Local Laws and relevant legislation including their relationship to other legislation
  • Communication and negotiation skills to maintain working relationships with a range of internal and external customers
We offer
  • Career development with multiple levels (Level 3 - 5)
  • Flexible working arrangements for work / life balance
  • Fitness Passport – subsidised health and well-being memberships
  • Up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks personal leave
  • Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
  • Learning and development opportunities
Applying

Applications must be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and a Resume outlining relevant academic and work experience; include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses as requested, relating to the role.

Contacts

Council's Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council


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