Environmental Health Officer

The Community Education and Compliance Department is looking for a passionate, experienced, and highly motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our team in Moranbah on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate

The Environmental Health Officer has core responsibilities for ensuring the physical health and well-being of the community, delivered through a range of regulatory, inspection, monitoring and public education activities. Under the direction of the Lead Environmental Health Officer, this position provides practical, customer-focused service across a variety of environmental health responsibilities.

On a typical day, an Environmental Health Officer at the Council may conduct food safety audits, inspect personal appearance services, investigate public health issues like illegal dumping, hoarding, and squalor complaints, and address environmental concerns such as noise, nuisance, and water contamination. Additionally, the role encompasses a range of community education, permitting and licensing activities within the Community Education and Compliance department.

The successful candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Health from an accredited course (please see the link)
• Open 'C' class driver's licence.
• Sound technical knowledge encompassing public health, environmental protection, health promotion, social issues and relevant legislative requirements in Queensland.
• Demonstrated capacity to conduct research and draft correspondence, reports, and other documentation.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and interpersonal abilities focused on delivering quality customer service.
• Robust time management, planning, and organisational skills.
• Understanding and the ability to apply environmental principles and legislation within Environmental Health and Local Government contexts.
• Ability to demonstrate working under general direction with freedom to act within defined established practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft applications is required.

For this position we offer:

• Salary $82, $90,205.62 per annum plus allowances (Stream A, Level 3 – 4)
• Based in Moranbah
• 5 weeks annual leave pro-rata @ 17.5% loading
• Up to 14% super in accordance with IRC's Certified Agreement
• RDO's in accordance with IRC's Certified Agreement
• Exclusive access for you and your immediate family to our Employee Assistance Program, facilitated through Gryphon Psychology

For more details on this position, contact the Manager Community Education & Compliance during business hours. Nishu Ellawala - Email:

BEFORE YOU APPLY - ensure to visit to review the position description on Isaac Regional Council's website, as it may contain details relevant to the application questions.

Do you have an overseas qualification and want to be an Environmental Health Officer in Australia?

Applicants with international qualifications, please access the following website: Western Australian Environmental Health Professional Review Board to start the process. 

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your application online, including the following:

• Cover Letter:A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Describe how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role. Provide specific examples from your past experiences that demonstrate your suitability for the position.
• Resume:A resume capturing your employment history, qualifications, and details of two referees. The most appropriate referees are your present supervisor or your immediate past supervisor that is relevant to the role advertised.

IRC has the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date.

Applications Close: Friday 28 November 2025

Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.