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Senior Environmental Health Officer
Rockhampton
Are you an Environment Health Officer seeking a new and innovative opportunity based in CQ? Public Health are now seeking a Senior EHO to join our team until 2027!
This position is responsible for providing comprehensive environmental health services across CQHHS and CWHHS. The role involves implementing and managing regulatory and non-regulatory initiatives to prevent hazards that could impact community well-being. A key focus of this funded position is the enforcement of the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998, ensuring compliance and promoting healthier living environments. Interested? Apply now!
Accreditation by Environmental Health Australia or eligibility for appointment by the Queensland Health Environmental Health Officer Appointments Review Committee is a mandatory requirement of the position.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5H655700 |
| Closing date | 03-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 30 July 2027 |
| Contact person | Angela Rea |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 6990 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Central Queensland Public Health Unit (CQ PHU) 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
- 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 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) and Central West Hospital and Health Service (CWHHS) 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. This role is a funded position with a primary focus will be the enforcement of the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998.
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 Health Environmental Health Officer Appointments Review Committee.
- Whilst not mandatory, a Certificate IV in investigation or Bachelor of Law would be highly desirable.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- 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 apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- 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.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5H655700
Applications close: Wednesday, 3 September 2025
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Further information
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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RK5H655700 - Senior Environmental Health Officer (PDF, 409KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
