Senior Environmental Health Officer (TOSPA), Queensland Health

Department of Health - Queensland

Rockhampton, Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast QLD

Environmental Services (Healthcare & Medical)

Government - State (Government & Defence)

Contract/Temp, Casual/Vacation, Full time

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Based in Rockhampton, this is your chance to step into a frontline environmental health role with real bite.

You’ll deliver complex regulatory and non-regulatory environmental health services across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service and Central West Hospital and Health Service, helping protect communities from environmental health risks across both the natural and built environment.

This funded position has a strong focus on enforcing the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 — meaning you’ll be making a visible, meaningful impact on community health every single day.

If you’re an accredited (or eligible) Environmental Health Officer who enjoys variety, responsibility, and work that genuinely protects people and places, this role delivers purpose, challenge, and lifestyle — all in one great Rocky location.

About us:

The Central Queensland Public Health Unit is where population health gets its superhero cape — supporting communities across Central Queensland and the Central West.

Our team is a powerhouse mix of Epidemiologists, Public Health Medical Officers, Public Health Nurses, Environmental Health Officers, a Public Health Data Officer, and legendary Business Support staff — all working behind the scenes (and sometimes on the front line) to keep communities safe and thriving.

What do we do?

Protect health before problems start

Protect health before problems start

Prevent disease, illness, and injury

Promote health and wellbeing for whole communities — not just individuals

Big picture thinking. Real-world impact. And work that genuinely makes a difference.

About the role:

Get ready to put your environmental health superpowers to work

In this role, you'll deliver complex regulatory and non-regulatory environmental health services across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service and Central West Hospital and Health Service — protecting communities from environmental health hazards lurking in both the natural and built environment.

You'll be right at the pointy end of public health, helping protect, promote and prevent risks to human health, with this funded position having a strong focus on enforcing the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998.

Yes — real impact, real authority, real difference.

About you:

You hold a tertiary qualification (or equivalent) accredited by Environmental Health Australia, or you're eligible for appointment through the Queensland Health Environmental Health Officer Appointments Review Committee

A Certificate IV in Investigation or a Bachelor of Law? Even better — we like a good multitasker

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:

An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

Your current CV or resume, including referees.

A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.

Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

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Contact: Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au