Environmental Health Officer

Protect public health. Make your work count.

No two days are the same as an Environmental Health Officer in Launceston. You'll investigate complex matters, apply legislation and regulatory powers, and bring specialist expertise to decisions that directly affect the health and wellbeing of our community.

From food safety and public health to onsite wastewater, environmental nuisances, emergency management and emerging climate risks, your technical knowledge and people skills will make a real difference here.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Investigating public health, food safety and environmental health matters and taking appropriate action in line with legislation, regulations and Council policy.
• Undertaking inspections, assessments, compliance activities and enforcement action as an authorised Council Officer.
• Providing timely specialist advice on public and environmental health matters to internal stakeholders, external agencies, businesses and the community.
• Preparing reports, notices, briefs of evidence and other regulatory documentation, and providing expert evidence in court where required.
• Working proactively with the community, businesses and industry to build understanding, support voluntary compliance and improve public health outcomes.
• Supporting emergency management and broader public health initiatives, including responses to incidents, outbreaks and emerging community risks.
• Contributing environmental health expertise to climate adaptation, resilience planning and continuous improvement across the team and organisation.

Why Join Our Team?

You will join a capable, down-to-earth team of Environmental Health Officers and support staff with a great mix of city and rural work. Our leaders are approachable, fair and supportive. The culture is built on trust, flexibility and respect, with real commitment to work-life balance and wellbeing.

We offer training opportunities, Council-funded Environmental Health Australia membership, realistic workloads and strong relationships with key external partners. This is a place to build a rewarding career while making a real difference to the community.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Environmental Health Officer who brings sound technical knowledge, strong judgement and genuine care for the community to their work. You demonstrate, through behaviour, an alignment with and understanding of Our Values and have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor of Health Science in Environmental Health, or equivalent qualifications acceptable to the Director of Public Health, with the ability to accept authorisations and delegations as an Environmental Health Officer.
• At least three years’ experience working as an Environmental Health Officer across areas including food businesses, environmental nuisances, onsite wastewater systems and related public and environmental health matters.
• Strong knowledge of current public and environmental health legislation, guidelines, Australian Standards and codes of practice, and the ability to apply them in a compliance context.
• Strong investigative, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to prepare legal reports, manage competing priorities and work autonomously in the field.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to build positive relationships, influence outcomes and deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Strong computer skills, a current driver’s licence and the ability to meet role requirements including a Working with Vulnerable People card.

About the City of Launceston

The City of Launceston is Tasmania’s largest council and an award-winning Employer of Choice. Launceston is deeply connected to its history and natural beauty and is growing as Northern Tasmania’s economic, cultural and culinary heart. With a commitment to diverse housing, sustainability, economic growth and innovation, we’re building a city where people feel connected, businesses succeed and the environment flourishes. Launceston is a place to live, work, play, visit and belong. Be part of a city shaping its future.

At the City of Launceston, diversity isn’t just something we celebrate — it’s key to our success. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, flexible and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to something bigger: our community.

City of Launceston adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

How to Apply

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please visit the careers page of our website at Careers - City of Launceston and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information specific to this role, please contact Jess Emery, Team Leader Environmental Health on 03 6323 3379, or [email protected]

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement (maximum two pages) addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

Applications Close: Wednesday 17 June 2026