Environmental Health Officer

7 hours ago

Gold Coast, Australia Queensland Government Full time

_The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Environmental Health Officer to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

Develop, implement and evaluate environmental health projects, quality improvement and compliance programs and undertake health risk assessments
Provide accurate and timely advice and support to managers, other public health practitioners, the public, industry, partners and stakeholders
Contribute to the development of operational procedures, work instructions and guidelines and participate in quality and service improvement activities, operational planning and reporting, to support and enhance environmental health practice
Mentor, supervise and support less experienced practitioners and students, commensurate with level of experience in the role

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:
Possession of a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification that is accredited by Environmental Health Australia or deemed eligible for appointment by the Queensland Health Environmental Officer Appointments Review Committee
Drivers Licence
Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

**Benefits**:
Flexible work options
Career Development
Salary Packaging
Modern Facilities
Diverse Work Culture
Research Opportunities
12.75% super
17.5% leave loading

Salary

Temporary full time (two positions, up to 30 June 2025 with possibilty of extension)
Base salary ranging from $3030.00 - $4453.50 per fortnight

About Us

The Gold Coast Public Health Unit sits within the Nursing, Midwifery and Patient Experience Division in Gold Coast Health. The Public Health Unit's aim is to protect and promote the health of the community by addressing environmental health hazards, communicable and vaccine preventable diseases that cause illness and injury

About Gold Coast Health

Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC611653

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