Environmental Health Specialist

2 days ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Townsville City Council Full time
About the Role

This position is responsible for delivering solutions to complex environmental health, compliance, and enforcement issues in the community. This is achieved by applying highly developed knowledge to departmental investigations, applications, and approvals to achieve desired compliance outcomes.

Contributing to a high-performing team of experienced Environmental Health Officers and Graduate Environmental Health Officers, this position is responsible for carrying out relevant duties and functions within the scope of environmental health.

This position works within a geographically based multi-disciplined team by servicing environmental health, compliance, and enforcement functions within their area. However, they will also be available to assist in other areas to achieve desired outcomes.

The team will have levels of escalation of services within the areas based on type and complexity of task. This role will have a heavy focus on sharing their knowledge and expertise with other team members within the department and key contacts outside of the department.

About You

Our ideal applicant will have a high level of knowledge and understanding of environmental health legislation, including the Public Health Act, Environmental Protection Act, Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearances), Food Act, Local Government Act, Planning Act, Residential Services (Accreditation) Act, Waste Reduction and Recycling Act, and State Penalties Enforcement Act.

This role requires a person who can lead and/or partake in proactive work with the community, partners, and stakeholders to educate and provide advice on compliance with local and state laws.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver solutions to complex environmental health, compliance, and enforcement issues in the community.
  • Apply highly developed knowledge to departmental investigations, applications, and approvals to achieve desired compliance outcomes.
  • Contribute to a high-performing team of experienced Environmental Health Officers and Graduate Environmental Health Officers.
  • Carry out relevant duties and functions within the scope of environmental health.
  • Share knowledge and expertise with other team members within the department and key contacts outside of the department.
What We Offer
  • 17.5% annual leave loading.
  • Up to 5 weeks annual leave.
  • Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave.
  • 14 weeks paid Parental Leave.
  • Domestic and Family Violence Leave.
  • Natural Disaster Leave.
  • Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members.
  • Salary Sacrifice opportunities.
  • Learning and Development opportunities.
  • Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities.
  • Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses.
  • Employee Assistance Program.


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