$99,255 – $112,968 per annum + 15.25% super
Protect our environment. Support our community. Make your work count.
As Environmental Officer, you will play an important role in protecting and enhancing Launceston's built and natural environment. You will investigate environmental protection and nuisance matters, apply legislation, and work directly with businesses, industry and the community to reduce harm and support better environmental outcomes.
This is a varied and meaningful role where no two days are the same. You will combine investigation, compliance, education and practical advice to help keep our community healthy, safe and sustainable.
Key Responsibilities
* Investigating environmental protection and environmental nuisance matters and taking appropriate action in line with legislation and regulatory frameworks.
* Undertaking inspections, compliance activities and enforcement action to protect the municipality's natural and built environment.
* Providing accurate, timely and specialist advice on environmental management to internal stakeholders, external agencies 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 educate, build understanding and support voluntary compliance.
* Monitoring and responding to environmental risks, complaints and emerging issues using evidence‐based judgement and a customer‐focused approach.
* Contributing to prevention and control programs, emergency management activities and continuous improvement across the team and organisation.
Why Join Our Team?
Join a friendly, capable and down‐to‐earth team that genuinely enjoys working together. You will be part of a larger group of Environmental Health Officers and support staff, with a great mix of city and rural environmental health work to keep things interesting.
Our leaders are approachable, fair and supportive, and our workplace culture is built on trust, flexibility and respect. We support work‐life balance, value wellbeing, encourage open communication and create space for people to learn, grow and do their best work.
With training opportunities, Council‐funded Environmental Health Australia membership, realistic workloads and strong relationships with key external partners, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a real difference to the community.
About You
* Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental studies or a similar transferable discipline.
* At least three years' experience in a regulatory or environmental role, with experience investigating environmental nuisances, environmental contamination and related compliance matters.
* Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, regulations, guidelines and codes of practice, and the ability to apply them in an operational setting.
* Well‐developed communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence outcomes with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Strong investigative, problem‐solving and decision‐making skills, with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and produce high quality work.
* Strong computer skills, a current driver's licence, and the ability to meet the role requirements including a Working with Vulnerable People check and White Card.
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