CareerPlan

Environment Health Officer

Cairns, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-10-22

Core

Conduct inspections, investigations, and regulatory activities to protect public health and ensure environmental compliance in Far North Queensland.

Role type

Environmental Health Officer (IC)

Builds

Compliance enforcement actions, public health education programs, and community safety outcomes

Domain

Public health and environmental regulation

Required skills

Environmental health legislation knowledge, investigation skills, compliance enforcement, stakeholder engagement, public health education, emergency response coordination, record keeping

Preferred skills

Local government experience, mosquito management expertise

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections of food businesses, accommodation providers, and personal appearance services; Investigate public health and environmental complaints; Monitor legislative compliance and implement enforcement actions; Support mosquito management and surveillance programs; Deliver public health education initiatives; Prepare legislative reports; Assist with emergency response and risk management

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC