Description:
Group and Team: Environmental Health
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 4
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2021
Salary range: $98,108 - $112,391 per annum + 13% superannuation.
This role aims to protect and improve public and environmental health by delivering and enforcing the statutory food, public and environmental health risk and evidence-based programs, to ensure Council meets its responsibilities under legislation to provide the community with a health-supportive urban environment.
Role accountabilities include:
-
- Completing complex investigations of public and environmental health threats
- Undertake inspections
- Provide accurate and specialised advice
- Issue lawful approvals and notices
Learn more about the role in the position description: Environmental Health Officer Position Description
About youJoin our team and become the guardian of public health! As an Environmental Health Officer, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our community's well-being.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A Degree in Health Science, Environmental Health, or a related qualification that qualifies them for appointment as an authorised officer in Australia, along with extensive experience and expertise in public and environmental health.
- A thorough understanding and proven application of current public and environmental health legislation, guidelines, and Australian Standards.
With your expertise, we will tackle environmental challenges, promote sustainable practices, and ensure a healthier future for all.
Let's make a difference together—apply today!
About usThe City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record checks, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to applyAre you passionate about making a difference as an Environmental Health Officer? If you’re ready to embrace a role that is both challenging and rewarding, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join our team!
Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Felicity Edwards (Manager Environmental Health) on 03 6238 2*** or email ***************@hobartcity.com.au
All applications must be made in the online portal , and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to ***********@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 9 March 2025.