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Environmental Health Worker

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Rockhampton, QLD
A$38.81 p/h
Administration & Office Support → Other
Full-time
On-site

Posted 8 days ago


About us:

The Central Queensland Public Health Unit (CQPHU) is a diverse team that includes public health physicians, nurses, environmental health officers, epidemiologists, data managers, and business services staff. It focuses on population health, aiming to reduce illness and death from communicable and vaccine-preventable diseases and environmental health hazards. The unit's goals are to protect the population's health and prevent disease and illness.

About the role:

Work within a team of environmental health officers in the delivery of environmental health services and within a multidisciplinary team in response to outbreaks and incidents to address specific public health issues

About you:
  • Hold or be working toward a tertiary qualification in the field of public or Environmental Health which is accredited by Environmental Health Australia.
  • Experience in Environmental Health would be desirable
What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $8,138 p.m is comprised of:

  • An hourly rate between $38.81 - $43.16 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.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

  1. Contact [email protected]
  2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5C624875

Applications close: Sunday, 23 March 2025

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About Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service

Emerald, QLD, Australia
Healthcare & Medical
1001-5000 employees

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Central Queensland by providing high quality healthcare services.

We provide public health services across Central Queensland, in hospitals and in the community. CQ Health is a statutory body governed by our Board. We serve a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and employ more than 3,700 staff, treating more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.

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