About the role The Environmental Health Officer is responsible for the delivery of effective Environmental Health and Local Laws services in compliance with Government Legislation, Council corporate plan goals and industry best practice.

Key responsibilities

- Undertaking environmental health investigations, assessments, sampling and audits (e.g. pollution management; environmental value determination, food safety, vector management, disaster and pandemic management, local laws, waste management, etc.)

- Collecting evidence and preparing Briefs for Court hearings in relation to alleged offences

- Preparing and issuing regulatory notices (e.g. Compliance, Stop Order, Improvement, etc.) and Infringement Notices

- Urgently respond to high risk customer requests or incidents to protect the community and environment

About you

- Hold a relevant Bachelor Level Degree in Environmental Health accredited by Environmental Health Australia (EHA)

- Current Queensland "C" Class driver's licence

- Highly desirable to have obtained and maintained professional accreditations in Food Safety Auditing, Asbestos Regulations and Pest Management

- Eligible for membership with Environmental Health Australia (EHA)

Benefits





- Work / life balance with flexible work arrangements and wellness programs

- Superannuation contribution of twelve (12) per cent in addition to annual salary

- Growth opportunities including skill development, mentorship, and career advancement

- Access to Corporate Health Plan

- Health & Wellbeing program and Mental Health Support

- Access to free Employee Assistance Program & confidential counselling

- Salary Packaging Available

- Allowances Available (if applicable)

- Leave Loading of 17.5% on top of base rate of pay while on Annual Leave

- Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

- Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 may be provided if relocating to the Western Downs Region

About us

Western Downs Regional Council has been awarded the Large Employer of the Year award at the Darling Downs South West Region Queensland Training Awards for 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. We are an innovative and agile company that provides staff with a work life balance and opportunities for growth with state of the art mentoring from professionals within its team.

📌 Environmental Health Officer (Dalby)
🏢 Western Downs Regional Council
📍 Dalby