Public Health Professional

19 hours ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia beBeeenvironmentalHealth Full time $73,207 - $90,995
Job Summary

The Environmental Health Officer plays a pivotal role in safeguarding community health and wellbeing by enforcing environmental and public health legislation, thereby ensuring the highest standards of public health are maintained.

Key Responsibilities
  • Licensing and compliance monitoring to ensure businesses adhere to regulatory requirements.
  • Conducting inspections of food premises, shared facility accommodation, tattoo studios, and other regulated businesses to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Investigating public health risks and taking proactive measures to mitigate potential hazards.
  • Working towards environmental protection and nuisance prevention through effective enforcement and education.
  • Providing emergency on-call support to address any urgent public health concerns.
  • Engaging in community education and outreach initiatives to promote healthy practices and raise awareness about environmental health issues.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent tertiary qualifications in an environmental health-related field that qualifies for full membership of Environmental Health Australia.
  • A valid Class C driver's licence to facilitate travel between various sites within the Council Region.
  • A Qld Working with Children Blue Card or eligibility to obtain.
  • Proficiency in relevant legislation, including their relationship to other legislation.
  • Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Opportunities for career development across multiple levels.
  • Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • Access to subsidised health and well-being memberships.
  • Up to 5 weeks annual leave to recharge and refresh.
  • Up to 3 weeks personal leave to attend to personal matters.
  • Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave to support new parents.
  • Learning and development opportunities to enhance professional growth.

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