Mackay Regional Council is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and sustainable community for all residents. Our Environmental Health team plays a vital role in ensuring public health and environmental protection through proactive policies and community engagement.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Coordinator Environmental Health to lead and manage our Environmental Health teams. This role is responsible for overseeing a wide range of environmental health functions, ensuring compliance with legislation, and delivering high-quality services to the community.

About this opportunity:

The Coordinator Environmental Health will coordinate the environmental health, vector control and pest management teams at Mackay Regional Council.

The position is responsible for leading teams to deliver environmental health services and to increase community awareness and compliance through the provision of professional advice, education initiatives, guidance, and the administration of legislation, policies, systems, and procedures.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Qualification (degree / diploma) in a related field that enables membership to the Environmental Health Professionals Australia.
• Experience in a similar position in environmental health management or a related industry.
• Experience in leading and managing teams.
• Proven skills in investigating complaints and identifying potential health and environmental risks.
• Strong judgment in applying legislative and regulatory frameworks to decision-making processes related to environmental health.
• Substantial knowledge of acts, regulations, local laws and policies administered by Health and Regulatory Services, particularly in public health, vector control, environmental protection and pest management.
• Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain.)

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with high quality education and health facilities.

Discover more about the Mackay Region https://www.discovermackay.com.au/

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Base annual salary of $ 118,403 ($2276 per week) + applicable allowances
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with an RDO.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments

How to apply:

Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (theeRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).

Applications Close:

Thursday, 3 April 2025

Having troubles submitting your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).

***Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.