Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

About the team:

Located in the City Inspectorate Branch, the Environmental Health Compliance team administers various state legislation and local laws that aim to protect public and environmental health. Environmental Health Compliance is made up of 6 teams, with over 40 Environmental Health Officers, who work from offices located across the City.

About your new role:

This is your opportunity to join the 2025 Queensland Environmental Health Team of the year (as awarded by Environmental Health Australia)!

As an Environmental Health Officer (EHO), you will apply your public health and environmental protection knowledge to achieve outcomes for our city, residents and visitors. You will perform your role as an Authorised Officer, exercising delegated powers to apply legislation and local laws.

A typical day as an EHO can include assessment of food businesses, personal appearance services and environmentally relevant activities, as well as water testing at commercial swimming pools, noise monitoring at music events, public health related investigations including asbestos in non-workplace settings, noise and environmental nuisance investigations and water pollution investigations.

Multiple positions are available in the Compliance team; graduate, early career and experienced EHOs are all encouraged to apply!

We're looking for people who have:

A tertiary qualification in Environmental Health accredited by Environmental Health Australia (QLD)

An open ‘C’ class driver’s licence

Understanding of and ability to apply environmental health principles and legislation.

Time management and organisational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in the area of mediation and conflict resolution

Research and problem-solving skills.

How to apply:

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.