Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Health OfficerRegulatory ServicesPermanent Full TimeHervey Bay

Stream A Level 5 to 6 - $93,401 to 100,017 plus superannuation

• +$6,000 relocation allowance for suitable candidates
• + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We're on the lookout for a passionate, proactive, and energetic Environmental Health Officer to join our amazing team at the Fraser Coast Regional Council

As an Environmental Health Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring a healthy environment for the community and be responsible for conducting inspections, investigations, and compliance assessment.

So, if you are you ready to make an impact on the health and wellbeing in the community, in a role that is anything but boring Then apply now and don't miss this rare opportunity

What your day will look like:

• Offer expert guidance on environmental health issues to customers and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and top-notch customer service.
• Conduct inspections, investigations, and compliance actions related to public health, environmental health, and regulatory services, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and local laws.
• Contribute to the creation and improvement of policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the efficient delivery of environmental health services and regulatory compliance.
• Assess and respond to customer requests in a timely and appropriate manner

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you'll need for success:

Level 5

• The Officer holds or is currently enrolled and actively completing a Degree in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or other qualification allowing eligibility for professional membership of Environmental Health Australia
• Up to 2 years of experience in an Environmental Health related role
• Current Class C Driver's Licence

Level 6

• Degree in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or other qualification allowing eligibility for professional membership of Environmental Health Australia
• Minimum total of 2 years of experience as an Environmental Health Officer
• Current Class C Driver's Licence

What's nice to have:

• Membership of Environmental Health (Australia)
• Certificate of Professional recognition as issued by Environmental Health Australia
• Certificate or other qualification acceptable to Qld Health as Food Audito
• Recognised qualification that satisfies national training criteria to deliver training services and competency based assessments

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We alsocreate innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 05 November 2025 subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Michael Courtney (Manager Public Health) at

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.