Advanced Environmental Health Officer

About The Role
Apply advanced, multi-speciality environmental health clinical knowledge and skills to the delivery of complex regulatory and non-regulatory environmental health services to protect, promote, prevent, recognise, evaluate and control risks to the community arising from environmental health hazards that impact on the natural and built environment and human health.

Actively contribute to state-wide planning, operational work instruction and procedure development and provide specialist advice regarding environmental health matters to senior management, other state and local government agencies and other key stakeholders.

About You
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Specialist knowledge, expertise and skills in contemporary environmental health practice in Queensland Health, including regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to recognise and assess complex public health risks and provide authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to contribute to the appropriate application of environmental health standards, develop better environmental health practice and provide specialist advice, in regard to the implementation of quality and service improvements.
• High level written and interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with colleagues and relevant stakeholders.

Mandatory Requirements

• Hold a tertiary qualification accredited by Environmental Health Australia as recognised to practice as an Environmental Health Officer.
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link

As a Child Safe Organisation, At West Moreton Health

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.