Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Health Officer

About the business

The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer.  The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.

About the role

• Based in Nanango/ Kingaroy
• Permanent - Full Time
• $61 – $75K

Council is seeking a diligent, self-motivated professional to join the Environment and Waste Branch. This position is part of a team whom are responsible for ensuring legislative compliance with public and environmental health activities within the community. This position will also prioritise, investigate and respond to customer requests. The successful applicant will have the ability to interpret legislation, negotiate, research, and demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits and perks

Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)
Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
Access to Salary Packaging Benefits
Access to Corporate memberships
Access to Health and Wellbeing programs

Skills and experience

**Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application**

• Ability to interpret and apply State, Local and Federal legislation and Standards that relate to Environmental Health.

•  Sound level of negotiation, research, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain positive and effective partnerships with internal and external customers. 

• Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision, set own goals and priorities, monitor progress and outputs and also function as part of a team. At times you need the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

• High level of written, keyboard and computer skills including sound working knowledge of MS Office Suite, and the ability to become proficient in corporate software programs.

For further information and to review the selection criteria and position description, please visit: https://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/homepage/98/jobs-and-careers

Applications close 4:00pm Friday, 28 August 2020 

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.

For further information please contact People and Culture on (07) 4189 9100.