Cairns Regional Council is currently seeking an Environmental Health Officer to join our Planning & Environment Department. 

Salary Range: $67,117 to $76,258 per annum
Location: Council Chambers, Spence Street, Cairns.
Closing: Monday, 8 May 2017

Primary Objectives of the position:

• To assess and/or coordinate assessment of applications made under Food Act 2006, Public Health Act 2005, Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003 to a high performance standard.
• To assess and / or coordinate assessment of applications made under Council’s local laws and other relevant legislation to recommend outcomes to a high performance standard

The successful candidate will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental health related discipline and have related experience in regulatory inspections and compliance.
• Current open car driver’s licence including manual vehicles.
• Knowledge of the Food Act 2006, Health Act 2005, Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003, Environmental Protection Act 1994 and relevant legislation and their relationship to other legislations.

For a full listing of Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection criteria please refer to the Information Kit / Position Description on Cairns Regional Councils website. 

How to apply:

Your application must be submitted online and consist of the following: 

• Cover letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria
• Copy of current resume

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria may not be accepted. 

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a national police history check.

In return we offer:

• 19 day month rostered day off system
• 5 weeks Annual Leave
• 12% Contribution to Superannuation
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Locality Allowance
• Subsidised health and wellbeing membership
• On-going opportunities for personal and professional development