Address As an employer our goal is to be a GREAT PLACE TO WORK and we are committed to securing and maintaining an exceptional workforce.
What's on offer?Remuneration package of up to $132,730 p.a., comprising base salary range of $76,747 - $116,332 p.a. (HP3), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).
Additional benefitsHP Professional Development Allowance On-call and shift allowances (if applicable)Attractive salary sacrificing options Parental leave and flexible working arrangements Employee assistance and staff wellness programs
About the role
Deliver routine regulatory and non-regulatory Environmental Health services across the area to protect, promote and prevent risks to the community arising from Environmental Health hazards that impact on the natural and built environment and human health. This position will be involved in working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander communities.
Provide routine advice on Environmental Health matters to internal and external stakeholders, commensurate with the level of experience.
Skills and experience
Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of Environmental Health legislation, inspectorial functions, policies, procedures and contemporary Environmental Health issues.
Experience, or the ability to rapidly gain experience in conducting investigations, inspections, audits, projects, surveys, and legal prosecutions.
Effective written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Ability to implement projects and research on contemporary Environmental Health issues and provide competent advice to internal and external stakeholder.
Ability to both work autonomously and self-manager work activities and to work in a multi-disciplinary team to address public health issues.
Role requirements
The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification that is accredited by Environmental Health Australia or deemed eligible for appointment by the Queensland Health Environmental Health Officer Appointments Review Committee.
Some travel will be required due to the geographical scope of the position, including stays of up to two weeks in remote Indigenous communities. A corporate vehicle is available for booking on a priority needs basis.
Please refer to the role description for further details.
About the unitThe Townsville Public Health Unit (TPHU) is part of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) and provides public health services to both the Townsville HHS and the North West HHS.
Public health focuses on the health and wellbeing of populations, rather than of individuals. TPHU aims to minimise the morbidity and mortality from communicable and vaccine-preventable diseases, and Environmental Health hazards thereby:
protecting the health of the population, and
prevention of disease and illness.
TPHU fulfils the public health regulatory services on behalf of the Department of Health to ensure sound public health standards are maintained in communities.
Working with Townsville HHS Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce involves offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.
About the location Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.
Interested? Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Damien Farrington on (07) 4433 6920. Applications close on Wednesday, 6 March 2024.
Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
