Job Number: 501373
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The Details:
Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
$87,301 - $103,597 pa + 12% super (level 3 - 5)
72.5 hour fortnight
Location: Strathpine or Caboolture
Join City of Moreton Bay as an Environmental Health Officer, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.
In this role, you will be responsible for effectively delivering public and environmental health programs by undertaking investigations, assessments and providing professional advice and quality customer service. This will involve:
identifying, investigating and reporting on matters relating to state government legislation, local laws and subordinate local laws relevant to food safety, environment, public health risks, noise and nuisance
undertaking routine monitoring of licensable businesses under State legislation and local laws
assessing and administering applications for licences, approvals, renewals and transfers
You will interact, educate and liaise in a professional, courteous manner with members of the public, the private sector, local, state or federal governments, other Council staff and Councillors in providing specialist advice.
About you
You will bring your knowledge and experience in environmental health to investigate, analyse and research a range of regulatory matters across our diverse region. We'll be looking for you to demonstrate your:
Legislation knowledge on the Food Act 2006, Environmental Protection Act 1994, Public Health Act 2005, Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003, and the ability to quickly come up to speed with our own City of Moreton Bay local laws.
Communication skills including the ability to manage customer expectations and explain relevant processes clearly and concisely.
Research, analysis and investigation skills to assess applications, conduct inspections and produce effective outcomes within the parameters of relevant legislation, guidelines, local laws and Council policies.
Report writing ability, experienced in writing concise, professional reports and correspondence.
Degree or post graduate qualification in Environmental Health.
Given the nature of these roles, you will be willing and able to participate in an on-call roster.
Why City of Moreton Bay?
What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.
We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.
This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.
At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.
Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:
See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA
Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
Ready for a career that matters?
Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.
As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.
Any questions - please contact our Careers team at
[email protected].
Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.
City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Advertised: 16 Jul 2026
Applications close: 30 Jul 2026 23:55
