Division/Section: Planning, Environment & Lifestyle / Environmental Health & Regulation

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range: LGO6 ( $93,992 - $100,333 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Location: Townsville

Application Close: 11:45pm, Thursday, 14 May 2026

About The Role:

The position undertakes complex investigations and routine inspections in accordance with relevant legislation. The role has a focus on public health, environmental protection, and environmental health matters such as food safety, pollution, asbestos, and nuisance issues.

It manages complaints and escalated investigations, provides specialist advice and mentoring, assesses applications, and works proactively with the community and stakeholders to promote education and ensure compliance.

This role supports customer‑focused outcomes and accountability for delivering Council’s Corporate Plan and policies. This is done by maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring high‑quality internal and external customer service through continuous improvement of processes and practices.

The role also contributes to disaster management planning and supports business continuity during unplanned disruptions.

About You:

• Degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Health endorsed by Environmental Health Australia.
• Strong knowledge of environmental health legislation and the ability to interpret and apply relevant state and local laws.
• Well‑developed understanding of environmental health principles, technical matters, and compliance requirements, with the ability to provide practical recommendations.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in time‑pressured situations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with the community and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to high‑quality customer service and understanding of customer needs.
• Experience supporting, coaching, and mentoring team members, including Graduate and Student Environmental Health Officers.
• Experience using technical equipment relevant to environmental health activities.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgement and discretion in complex or undefined situations.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review and interpret legislation, policies, standards, and technical reports.
• Flexible and responsive approach to work, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new systems, processes, and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Current unrestricted Queensland “C” Class driver licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Authorised Person status with Townsville City Council.
• Current Working with Children Clearance (Blue Card) or ability to obtain.
• Asbestos authorisation and disaster management training, or willingness to obtain.
• Availability to participate in rostered after‑hours inspections when required.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Uniforms, tools and PPE provided (if applicable to your role)
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Tara

Contact Email: [email protected]

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_[email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments:

• Environmental Health Officer_PD.pdf