The primary focus of this role is to be part of the broader public health program to protect, promote and prevent risks to individuals and the community from environmental health hazards that impact on the natural and built environmental and human health.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Environmental Health Officer to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Develop, implement and evaluate environmental health projects, quality improvement and compliance programs and undertake health risk assessments
• Provide accurate and timely advice and support to managers, other public health practitioners, the public, industry, partners and stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of operational procedures, work instructions and guidelines and participate in quality and service improvement activities
• Monitor, investigate, enforce and promote compliance with public health legislation in line with policies and procedures

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Environmental Health
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Driver Licence
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time (7 months with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $3 030 - $4 453.50 per fortnight

About Us

The Gold Coast Public Health Unit sits within the Nursing, Midwifery and Patient Experience Division in Gold Coast Health. The Public Health Unit's aim is to protect and promote the health of the community by addressing environmental health hazards, communicable and vaccine preventable diseases that cause illness and injury.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC642474

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC642474 - RD (PDF, 1.04MB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants