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Environmental Health Officer (WaSH)
Rockhampton
Are you passionate about safeguarding community health? Public Health Unit is seeking an Environmental Health Officer for a temporary position until June 2026.
This unique opportunity allows you to deliver environmental health services across CQ, focusing on water, sanitation, and hygiene, key community wellbeing. Join a supportive multidisciplinary team and enjoy benefits including great superannuation, annual leave loading, salary packaging and flexible work arrangements.
In this role, you'll conduct inspections, investigate and enforce health legislation, collaborate with stakeholders, respond to outbreaks, and engage in ongoing professional development. Qualifications must be recognized by Environmental Health Australia or deemed eligible by the Queensland Health Environmental Health Officer Appointments Review Committee.
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5G651474 |
| Closing date | 11-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Peter McKee |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 6989 Access the National Relay Service |
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 Officers, 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 Health (CQ Health) 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.
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.
- Qualifications and/or licences in a related field (e.g. pest management, water/sewerage operations) would be well regarded.
Upcoming graduates awaiting conferral of qualifications and registration will be considered for this role.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 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) RK5G651474
Applications close: Monday, 11 August 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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Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
RK5G651474 - EHO WASH (PDF, 405KB)
Role Description
