The details:

Join City of Moreton Bay as an Environmental Health Officer, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

In this role, you will be responsible for effectively delivering public and environmental health programs by undertaking investigations, assessments and providing professional advice and quality customer service. This will involve:

• identifying, investigating and reporting on matters relating to state government legislation, local laws and subordinate local laws relevant to food safety, environment, public health risks, noise and nuisance
• undertaking routine monitoring of licensable businesses under State legislation and local laws
• assessing and administering applications for licences, approvals, renewals and transfers

You will interact, educate and liaise in a professional, courteous manner with members of the public, the private sector, local, state or federal governments, other Council staff and Councillors in providing specialist advice.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in an on-call roster.

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About You

With a passion for environmental health, you will bring your knowledge and experience to investigate, analyse and research a range of regulatory matters across our growing region. 

As a natural communicator, you will possess a high level of written and verbal communication skills that will enable you to deliver quality customer service to various stakeholders.

In addition, you will have the ability to interpret data obtained from a range of technical equipment, with the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold a degree or post graduate qualification in Environmental Health.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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*Applications will close 11:55pm, Sunday 8 December 2024. 

Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.