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Compliance Officer
Environmental Health, Townsville Public Health Unit, Corporate Service Group, TUH
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Auditing & Compliance |
| Classification | TO4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV651804 |
| Closing date | 19-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | TFT ASAP up to 30/06/2027 |
| Contact person | Damien Farrington |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 6920 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Environmental Health / Townsville Public Health Unit / Townsville University Hospital
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $103,423.00 to $110,201.00 p.a. (TO4)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
The Townsville Public Health Unit (TPHU) is part of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS). Public health focuses on the health and wellbeing of populations, rather than of individuals. TPHU aims to minimise the morbidity and mortality from communicable and vaccine-preventable diseases, and environmental health hazards.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- While not mandatory, a relevant qualification in regulation, policing or environmental health would be well regarded.
- The position holder will be required to have or be willing to complete a Certificate IV in Government Investigations.
- The position holder will be required to complete training and meet competencies required of Authorised Officers under public health legislation.
- Significant travel may be required due to the geographical scope of the position, including stays of up to two weeks in remote Indigenous communities. This may include travel in light aircraft or boat. A corporate vehicle is available on a booking on priority needs basis and a C class licence is required.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Damien Farrington on (07) 4433 6920.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV651804
Applications close: Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Application Kit
TO4 Compliance Officer 32152570 (Word, 392KB)
Role Description
