Help shape a healthier, safer and more sustainable community through meaningful frontline environmental health work. This is a varied role where no two days look the same – from food safety and public health to investigations, education and community wellbeing. This is a 12 months fixed-term, parental leave cover position.
- Conduct inspections of food businesses, public health risk activities and events
- Assess planning, building and plumbing applications under relevant legislation
- Investigate environmental and public health complaints including noise, odour, wastewater and food safety matters
- Provide practical advice and education to residents, businesses and stakeholders
- Prepare reports, correspondence and regulatory documentation
- Support community health initiatives, immunisation clinics and health promotion activities
- Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent qualification
- Experience interpreting and applying relevant legislation, regulations and codes
- Strong communication skills with the ability to educate and engage a wide range of people
- Sound investigation, research and problem-solving capability
- Current Tasmanian drivers licence and eligibility for a Working with Vulnerable People registration
- National police check certificate (dated within 6 months) and candidate must provide prior to commencement
- Base salary between $92,004.56 and $102,268.53 (depending on skills and experience) + 13% superannuation (+ a 5.1% base salary increase in July!)
- Parental leave cover, 12-month fixed term contract
- Full-time
- Monthly rostered day off
We care about your wellbeing and work–life balance. Enjoy a central location, leave loading, purchased leave options, and staff perks like flu shots, skin check reimbursement, EAP counselling, and training opportunities.
Apply and include:
- your current resume
- a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.
Important: Applications submitted directly through SEEK won’t be considered. Please lodge your application via Jobs – City of Clarence.
For a confidential conversation, please call Scott Edwards (Manager Environmental Health) on 6217 9573.
We’re dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and we actively support their participation as valued members of our community.
Council has zero tolerance for child or youth abuse and harm. We prioritise safety in every interaction and report any conduct of concern. You can read more in our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.
To be offered this position, you’ll need to complete and satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment process. This includes (but isn’t limited to) a WWVP check, conviction checks, identification checks, and checks relating to any prior disciplinary action.
We’re also an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free workplace. Please note that random alcohol and drug testing forms part of employment with Clarence City Council.
Applications close at 9.00am on Thursday, 18 June 2026.
