Job details

About the work unit / facility

Townsville Public Health Unit (TPHU) fulfils the public health regulatory services on behalf of the Department of Health to ensure sound public health standards are maintained in communities. The TPHU is a multidisciplinary team consisting of a public health physician, public health nurses, environmental health officers, an epidemiologist, entomologists, operational officers, and administration officers.

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. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

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. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

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: $128,169 to $137,918 p.a. (HP4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity

• This position will have a major focus undertaking compliance and enforcement activities under the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998.
• Deliver routine and complex regulatory and non-regulatory environmental health services and public health programs 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 position may be involved in working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander communities.
• Provide high level clinical advice, whilst exercising independent professional judgement, to peers and relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification that is accredited by Environmental Health Australia or deemed eligible for appointment by the Queensland Health Environmental Health Officer Appointments Review Committee.
• 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. 

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries: Damien Farrington on (07) 4433 6920.

Applications close: 25/08/2025

Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.

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.

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  HP4 Senior Environmental Health Officer 32153274 (Word, 392KB)
  Role Description