Environmental Health Officers

Come work in a city with a regional feel, and still be close to the coast! As an Environmental Health Officer with TRC you will be able to experience all aspects of Environmental Health and not be siloed to one function. With continual support to learn and grow, you can develop into the professional you want to be.
About the team
Environmental & Regulatory Services is a people-focused and purpose-driven team that pride themselves on the quality of work they do, while having fun. They actively build an environment where people enjoy coming to work and go home feeling valued.
About You
You will:

• Have a team focus and commitment.
• Be self-motivated and have a positive can-do attitude, actively contributing to a positive branch culture.
• Be able to engage business owners and community members in sometimes difficult circumstances.
• Be a skilled risk assessor.
• Be an educator and enforcer of legislation.
• Be an effective and appropriate representative of Council; and
• Be willing to continue to learn and grow in the rapidly changing field of Environmental Health.

About the position
We are searching for exceptionally motivated team players to carry out out the functions of an Environmental Health Officer through the administration and enforcement of Environmental Health related legislation.
You will bring a tertiary degree in Environmental Health or related science discipline in accordance with the Environmental Health Australia (EHA) Guidelines.
There are two Full-time positions available: one Permanent, and one Temporary (Maternity Leave cover) until December 2024.

• The salary range for this position is $70,069.71 - $87,970.19 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• These positions are based in the Toowoomba CBD.
• CBD Parking provided.
• Enjoy life/work balance with flexible work hours and access to banked leave.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria * Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the
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How to apply
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the , which provides the Success Criteria.
To apply, please submit two documents: * A two (2) page cover letter addressing the 'Success Criteria' with your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities that are relevant for the position. This allows the panel to assess your suitability.; and

• Your current resume.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.
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For further information
Please contact Michelle Tschumy on (07) 4688 6937 within business hours.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Sunday, 4 February 2024.
About Council
The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.