Salary Range: Band 4 $ 89,207 - $ 95,764 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 12 months (08/02/2027 – 04/02/2028) with potential for future opportunities at Council

Location: Brisbane Square

Number of roles: 2

Ready to shape the future of Brisbane? Your journey starts here.

Are you a recent graduate driven by purpose and passionate about creating meaningful change? Do you dream of contributing to projects that matter—projects that shape the city around you and leave a lasting legacy?

A graduate position with Council is more than just a job. It’s your launchpad to:

- kick-start a meaningful career with one of Australia's most influential local governments.
- grow through our extended training program, designed to support your development and help you achieve your future goals
- make a difference by helping deliver a better Brisbane—one that’s vibrant, inclusive, and ready for the world stage
- as a Council graduate, you could help shape the infrastructure, culture, and community spirit that will define Brisbane for generations to come. This is your chance to be part of something historic.

Your future starts now. Your city needs you.

What can I expect from this program?

- one year program
- exposure and experience aligned to your studies
- engage in group and one-on-one development initiatives
- mentorship
- rotational based placements.

The Role

Located within Council's Compliance and Regulatory Services Branch (CARS) in the Customer Services Group, these Graduate Environmental Health Officer opportunities offer ongoing professional development, structured training, and exposure to a diverse range of projects and experiences. Council's Environmental Health teams are responsible for protecting and improving public health by assessing, controlling and preventing environmental factors that can impact the community. The branch works across a broad range of areas including food safety, water quality, environmental hazards, public health risks,



environmental degradation and climate change impacts. The team also assesses applications, conducts audits and inspections, and investigates complaints to help create a safe, healthy and sustainable city.

- Work alongside a highly experienced and supportive team of environmental health professionals.
- Learn through hands-on experience across inspections, investigations, audits and compliance activities.
- Gain exposure to a diverse range of environmental health matters, including food safety, water quality and public health risks.
- Develop practical knowledge of environmental health legislation, policies and regulatory processes.
- Build strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills through interactions with businesses and the community.
- Contribute to meaningful projects that help create a safe, healthy and sustainable Brisbane.
- Receive ongoing training, development and mentoring to support your career growth.

Our Purpose

Brisbane City Council is the largest local government in Australia with an annual budget of $4.1 billion, more than 9,000 employees and providing a broad range of services including planning and development, traffic management, public transport, roads, bikeways, paths, parks, bridges, festivals, community facilities and cemeteries.

Council’s diverse and inclusive workforce helps make Brisbane a great place to live, work and relax. As a values-based organisation, Council takes immense pride in providing services of a high standard for those who live, work, study and visit Brisbane. Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane.

To apply for the Graduate program, eligibility requires you to:





- hold a recognised degree or post graduate qualification from a tertiary institution, completed within the last two years OR be completing a recognised degree or postgraduate degree from a tertiary institution which will confer prior to commencement in the program in February 2027
- have visa/work rights that allow full-time work for the duration of the 12-month program.

Benefits of working for Council include:

- flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
- free gym and wellness centre
- award winning superannuation fund
- generous leave provisions
- competitive salary.

Perks of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please email [email protected]

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Careers at Council

Learn about the types of jobs Council offers and employee benefits. Find out how to apply or join our talent community.

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