Permanent Full Time - 36.25 hours per week
$118,666.78 to $125,907.88 Annually + 13% super
($134,093.46 - $142,275.90 inclusive of super)
RCC Officers' Level 7
Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… on beautiful Redlands Coast.
Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing in the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index - confirming our community as a great place to live, work, and grow.
Join our leadership team as the Team Leader for Environmental Health
Lead a passionate and highly skilled Environmental Health team and make a tangible impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of the Redlands community. This is a rare opportunity to oversee the full breadth of environmental and public health functions, from food safety and public health compliance to environmental investigations, event assessments and local law matters. You'll lead a diverse team, build strong industry and regional partnerships, represent Council at key forums across South East Queensland, and drive a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Combined with flexible working arrangements and the ability to accrue flex time for additional days off, this role offers a unique blend of leadership, influence and work-life balance that's not often found in local government.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead and inspire - Build a high-performing team culture focused on motivation, accountability, wellbeing and exceptional service delivery.
Drive environmental health outcomes - Oversee licensing, compliance, investigations and monitoring activities across a diverse portfolio.
Provide expert guidance - Interpret and apply environmental health legislation, regulations and local laws to complex matters.
Represent Council - Develop strong relationships with industry bodies, government agencies, educational institutions and regional networks.
Manage complex compliance matters - Support balanced, practical decision-making that achieves both regulatory and community outcomes.
Deliver business excellence - Manage budgets, resources and operational priorities to ensure efficient and cost-effective services.
Lead continuous improvement - Review processes, procedures and service delivery models to drive innovation and best practice.
Coach and develop your team - Provide mentoring, performance leadership and professional development opportunities to support team success.
Skills and experience:
Proven success leading and developing multidisciplinary environmental health teams.
Significant experience applying and interpreting environmental health legislation, regulations and standards.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to build engagement, motivation and a positive team culture.
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, resources and operational performance.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse groups.
Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex workloads.
Strong written communication, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience leading change, driving continuous improvement and implementing best-practice service delivery.
Make sure to read the full Position Description before applying - it outlines everything you need to tailor your resume and cover letter.
Why this role stands out:
Lead a diverse environmental health portfolio and shape community outcomes.
Represent Council across SEQ and grow your professional profile and network.
Enjoy professional development opportunities, accrued flex time and genuine work-life balance.
Working for us means enjoying diverse work and gaining opportunities to grow in a region of outstanding natural beauty - Redlands Coast. In return for your passion and commitment to making a meaningful and ongoing contribution to our naturally wonderful community, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.
More reasons to love working with us:
- Professional development – job-specific training, study assistance, leadership and critical skills programs, plus access to an extensive range of online courses through LinkedIn Learning. We invest in your growth from day one.
- Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave with leave loading, 15 days personal/carer’s leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and additional flexible leave options to support your lifestyle.
- Rewarding role-specific allowances recognising the responsibilities, skill, and impact of your position.
- Mental health and wellbeing support – access to EAP, external providers, training, and awareness programs to foster openness and reduce stigma.
- Exclusive employee lifestyle perks – discounts, cashback, health benefits, and savings on essentials, travel, tech, dining, and car ownership through novated leasing, plus employee banking benefits.
- Flexible working options – access RedFlex, offering flexibility in how, when, and where you work.
- Optional purchased leave available after probation.
- Incentives for returning from parental leave including credited leave and superannuation benefits.
Who we are:
Redland City Council is a local government organisation proudly serving the Redlands Coast community. From maintaining roads, parks, waterways and islands, to delivering essential services like waste, water, libraries, and community events - we support the city’s day-to-day life and long-term growth. With over 1,200 employees across diverse teams, we’re committed to shaping a thriving, sustainable region that our community is proud of.
Guided by our Values, we’re proud of the work we do and the people who make it possible. Visit our careers page to learn more about the stories of our incredible team.
Eligibility:
- You'll hold a manual 'C' Class Drivers Licence
- You'll hold a Professional qualification/s in Environmental Health with the ability to be admitted as a full member of Environmental Health Australia.
- This position has been identified as working in an at risk work location or as an at risk worker for vaccine preventable diseases. In line with Council’s occupational immunisation standards, and aligned with Queensland Health recommendations, it is strongly recommended that the incumbent is protected through appropriate immunisation for this role. Vaccines relevant to this position include Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, and Q Fever. Incumbents are responsible for taking reasonable steps to protect themselves from vaccine preventable diseases.
- Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal history check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
- To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
Ready to join us?
Please include:
A one-page cover letter outlining how you meet the role requirements
Your current resume, detailing your skills, experience, and career history
Note:
- We do not accept email, hard copy or third-party applications.
- You may choose to use AI tools when preparing your application, but please ensure your application truthfully reflects your own experience, achievements and alignment to the role.
For more information about this position (200523), please contact Danielle Fleming on (07) 3829 8121. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 20/09/2026.
At Redland City Council, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute to their full potential. We value the unique perspectives and experiences our people bring to serving our community.
To support an inclusive recruitment experience, please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment or interview process by contacting [email protected]
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