Chief Environmental Health Specialist

6 days ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia beBeeEnvironmental Full time $73,207 - $90,595
">Environmental Health Officer

The Environmental Health Officer plays a pivotal role in safeguarding community health and wellbeing by enforcing environmental and public health legislation.

">Key Responsibilities
  • Licensing and compliance monitoring to ensure businesses adhere to regulations
  • Inspections of food premises, shared facility accommodation, tattoo studios, and other regulated businesses to identify potential risks
  • Public health risk investigations to determine the source and cause of outbreaks or incidents
  • Environmental protection and nuisance prevention to maintain a healthy environment for residents and visitors
  • Emergency on-call support to respond to urgent situations
  • Community education and engagement to promote awareness about environmental health standards
">Requirements
  • A 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 Class C driver's licence to travel independently between various sites within the Council Region
  • A Qld Working with Children Blue Card or eligibility to obtain
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Food Act 2006, Public Health Act 2005, and Environmental Protection Act 1994
  • Communication and negotiation skills to maintain working relationships with internal and external customers
">Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Multiple levels of career development available (Level 3 - 5)
  • Flexible working arrangements for work/life balance
  • Subsidised health and well-being memberships
  • Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, and parental leave
  • Learning and development opportunities to enhance professional growth
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