A rare Enviornmental Health opportunity has just become available in Longreach, Queensland!

Whether you're returning closer to home, looking to unwind and settle down or simply looking to explore more of Australia - this is your chance to do what you love and love where you do it.

This role is eligible for the bonus Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of to $70,000 over 3 years.

Job details

This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $70,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

Central Queensland Public Health Unit provides services to both the Central Queensland and Central West regions. Our team includes Epidemiologists, Public Health Medical Officer, Public Health Nurses, Environmental Health Officers, Public Health Data Officer, and Business Support staff. Public Health Units focus on protecting health, preventing disease, illness, and injury, and promoting health and wellbeing at a population or whole of community level.

About the role:

• Deliver complex regulatory and non-regulatory environmental health services across CQHHS to protect, promote and prevent risks to the community arising from environmental health hazards that impact on the natural and built environment and human health.
• Demonstrate high level expertise, knowledge and problem-solving skills to research and deliver complex environmental health services, across multiple program areas, to identify evidence-based options and recommend appropriate interventions and enforcement strategies.
• Contribute to and work within a multi-disciplinary team and with key stakeholders in the delivery of environmental health services.

About you:

• The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification that is accredited by the Environmental Health Australia or deemed eligible for appointment by the Queensland (Qld) Health Environmental Health Officer Appointments Review Committee.
• Demonstrated high level of knowledge, expertise and skill in environmental health practice and service delivery including water management and vector surveillance and control.
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage work activities and impart professional knowledge to environmental health colleagues.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $152,776 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $62.75 - $67.53 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4F574396.

Applications close: Wednesday, 28 August 2024

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RK4F574396 - Senior Environmental Health Officer (PDF, 338KB)
  Role Description