Senior Environmental Health Officer, Queensland Health

2 weeks ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $104,000 - $157,359 per year

Join the Central Queensland Public Health Unit as a Senior Environmental Health Officer in Rockhampton

This challenging yet interesting role provides advanced environmental health services across Central Queensland and Central West to protect communities from health risks related to the environment and built surroundings. This funded role primarily focuses on enforcing the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998, helping to prevent health hazards and promote community wellbeing.

Enjoy professional development leave and allowance, with the opportunity for travel

This role is until 30 June 2027 with a possible extension

About us:

Central Queensland Public Health Unit (CQ PHU) provides services to both the Central Queensland and Central West regions. Our team includes Epidemiologists, Public Health Medical Officer, Public Health Nurses, Environmental Health Officers, Public Health Data Officer, and Business Support staff.

Public Health Units focus on:

  • Protecting health
  • Preventing disease, illness, and injury
  • Promoting health and wellbeing at a population or whole of community level

Explore Rockhampton ( )

About the role:

Deliver complex regulatory and non-regulatory environmental health services across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) and Central West Hospital and Health Service (CWHHS) to protect, promote and prevent risks to the community arising from environmental health hazards that impact on the natural and built environment and human health. This role is a funded position with a primary focus will be the enforcement of the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998.

About you:

The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification that is accredited by the Environmental Health Australia or deemed eligible for appointment by the Queensland Health Environmental Health Officer Appointments Review Committee.

  • Whilst not mandatory, a Certificate IV in investigation or Bachelor of Law would be highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:

  • An hourly rate between $ $69.55 p.h.
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

  • Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
  • Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
  • Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance
  • Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

  • Your current CV or resume, including referees.
  • A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
  • Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

  1. Contact ( )
  2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5I659905

Applications close: Thursday, 2 October 2025

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