We have an exciting permanent full-time opportunity for you to join our Health Protection and Regulation Branch located in Herston! The position works across the Branch and other public health functions within Queensland Health, engaging with stakeholders at a range of levels to consult on and coordinate input into polices, reports and other significant documents.

Job details

The role 

The Senior Environmental Health Officer performs an advisory and coordination role using high level environmental health knowledge and skills to propose, understand and enact appropriate governance arrangements to improve public health responses to incidents, major events, and mass gatherings whilst proritising community wellbeing.

The successful person

You will have:

• Demonstrated high level of knowledge, expertise and skill in environmental health and the ability to independently undertake all routine environmental health clinical practice responsibilities, including disaster and incident management.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage specific investigations or research projects, and to critically analyse information and data to provide evidence-based environmental health advice to colleagues, senior management, and other stakeholders.
• High level oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a high performing team, communicate confidently to a range of audiences and undertake effective consultation processes.
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated flexibility in approach to work and working environment and willingness to participate in cross program initiatives to address critical issues as required by management.

About us

The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland.  We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace.  Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

Under the leadership of the Deputy Director General, QPHaSS brings together key system support functions and the surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases and public health risks in Queensland – Leading the statewide planning and coordination of programs and services to prevent or control, health-related diseases, hazards and harmful practices and enhance protective health factors to promote the overall health and wellbeing of Queenslanders

Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity:

• A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
• Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor. 

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

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

• QH Information for Applicants Sept 23 (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  QPHSS626374 HP4 Senior Environmental Health Officer RD (PDF, 202KB)
  Role Description