$99,255 – $112,968 per annum + 15.25% super
Protect public health. Support the community. Make your work count.
As Environmental Health Officer, you will play an important role in protecting public and environmental health across the City of Launceston. You will investigate complex matters, apply legislation and regulatory powers, educate the community, and provide specialist advice that supports informed and consistent decision making across Council.
This is a varied and meaningful role where no two days are the same. From public health and food safety to environmental health, emergency management and emerging climate-related risks, you will use your technical expertise, sound judgement and people skills to help keep our community healthy, and resilient.
Key responsibilities
Investigating public health, food safety and environmental health matters and taking appropriate action in line with legislation, regulations, and policies.
Undertaking inspections, assessments, compliance activities and enforcement action as an authorised Council Officer.
Providing timely specialist advice on public and environmental health matters to internal stakeholders, external agencies, businesses and the community.
Preparing reports, notices, briefs of evidence and other regulatory documentation, and providing expert evidence in court where required.
Working proactively with the community, businesses and industry to build understanding, support voluntary compliance and improve public health outcomes.
Supporting emergency management and broader public health initiatives, including responses to incidents, outbreaks and emerging community risks.
Contributing environmental health expertise to climate adaptation, resilience planning and continuous improvement across the team and organisation.
Qualifications
A Bachelor of Health Science in Environmental Health, or equivalent qualifications acceptable to the Director of Public Health, with the ability to accept authorisations and delegations as an Environmental Health Officer.
At least three years' experience working as an Environmental Health Officer across areas such as food businesses, environmental nuisances, onsite wastewater systems and related public and environmental health matters.
Strong knowledge of current public and environmental health legislation, guidelines, Australian Standards, and codes of practice, and the ability to apply them in a compliance setting.
Strong investigative, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to prepare legal reports, manage competing priorities and work autonomously in the field.
Well-developed communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to build positive relationships, influence outcomes and deliver customer-focused solutions.
Strong computer skills, a current driver's licence, and the ability to meet the role requirements including a Working with Vulnerable People card.
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