Environmental Health Officer (1851) – Permanent Full Time

About Us

The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents. Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 400 people.

Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.

Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Environmental Health Officer to join our team and help shape a healthier, safer, and more sustainable community. This role supports Council’s vision by promoting and preserving public and environmental health standards through proactive education, inspection, monitoring, and strategic planning.

As an Environmental Health Officer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our community's quality of life by ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and engaging with both internal and external stakeholders to foster a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing.

As part of this dynamic role, you will:

Independently conduct inspections, investigations, and compliance assessments under relevant public and environmental health legislation.

Provide specialist advice on public and environmental health issues to the community and internal stakeholders.

Lead and support public health awareness campaigns and community education initiatives.

Investigate complaints and take appropriate regulatory or corrective action when required.

Process applications and approvals for premises and ensure compliance with relevant conditions.

Please refer to the full position description for a greater understanding of the positions’ responsibilities and requirements.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position, for example, Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health);

Substantial work experience in a field relevant to the position; and

Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle drivers licence.

Benefits:

Annual Salary $94,341 (QLGIA Stream A - Level 5)

Enjoy a coastal lifestyle in the beautiful Livingstone Shire.

9-day fortnight – balance your career and life;

Salary Packaging options – customise your salary, your way;

Access professional development and career growth opportunities.

Relocation Assistance available (if eligible)

Work in a Values driven organisation;

Positive safety culture – See. Stop. Report.

To apply for this position please address the selection criteria on the recruitment portal and supply a copy of your resume and any relevant qualifications/tickets or licences.

Applications close Monday, 20 October 2025 at midnight (AEST).

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.