About us:

The Central Queensland Public Health Unit (CQPHU) consists of a multi-disciplinary team of staff including public health physicians, public health nurses, environmental health officers, epidemiologists, data managers, and business services staff, including some with regional wide roles. Public health focuses on the health and wellbeing of populations, rather than of individuals. CQPHU aims to minimise the morbidity and mortality from communicable and vaccine-preventable diseases, and environmental health hazards thereby:

• protecting the health of the population, and
• prevention of disease and illness.

About the role:

This role is a funded position that will be part of the Environmental Health Unit within Public Health Unit with the primary focus on enforcement of the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998, Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 and related national legislation. The officer will be expected to conduct routine compliance inspections, undertake evidence gathering during targeted enforcement and where necessary prepare briefs of evidence and appear in court hearings.

About you:

• The position holder will be required to have or be willing to complete a Certificate IV in Government Investigations.
• The position holder will be required to complete training and meet competencies required of Authorised Officers under public health legislation.

• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification in regulation, policing, law enforcementor environmental health would be highly regarded.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $125,735 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $52.16 - $55.57 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) RK5H657532

Applications close: Sunday, 14 September 2025

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