Senior Environmental Health Officer

An exciting opportunity is available within the Population Health Division’s Environmental Health Unit, which brings together a diverse range of statewide environmental and public health functions to better support and protect Queensland communities.

The team delivers programs spanning medical entomology, public health incident and disaster management, infection control regulation for health care facilities and personal appearance services, and First Nations environmental health initiatives. It also leads the Population Health Division's One Health function, championing a collaborative approach that recognises the interconnected health of people, animals and the environment.

In this role, you will shape statewide environmental health policy and regulatory practice across a diverse and evolving portfolio. Your work will focus on policy and regulatory frameworks for infection control in personal appearance services and health care facilities, supporting local governments, Queensland Health public health units and industry to understand and implement these frameworks consistently.

You will also contribute to One Health approaches to managing environmental health risks and to mosquito-borne disease surveillance, prevention and control. You will draw on data, evidence and risk assessment to identify emerging risks, shape policy and regulatory responses, and strengthen public health practice across Queensland.

The successful person

You will be an experienced environmental health professional who can analyse complex issues, exercise sound judgement and translate legislation, evidence, data and risk into practical policy and regulatory solutions. You will be able to lead projects, manage competing priorities and produce clear, high-quality advice, briefs, policies and guidance.

You will also be a confident communicator and collaborative partner who can build productive relationships across government, local government, industry and multidisciplinary teams. You will be comfortable working across an evolving portfolio and responding to emerging environmental health risks and priorities.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

 Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

 Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.