Employment Opportunities

Our community has an enviable work life balance that is often the main reason people move to our area.

Break O’Day is the home of one of the world’s most beautiful coastal areas, the Bay of Fires which has received international acclaim, as well as some of the state’s most scenic waterfalls and forests. Combine this with St Helens being the central hub for services on the east coast, it is clear that Break O’Day has it all, and that is what we were Tasmania’s Top Tourism Town in 2020 and runner up in 2021! For more information about our area click here:

Community Wellbeing Officer
Environmental Health Officer

The role

As the Community Wellbeing Officer, you are responsible for coordinating and delivering community wellbeing initiatives that support the mental health and wellbeing of the Break O’Day community and young people.

You will work collaboratively with Council staff, community members, stakeholders and service providers to design, implement and evaluation projects that foster positive mental health outcomes. The role places a strong emphasis on community connection, youth engagement, and accessibility.

You will play a critical role in creating respectful and safe environments for community interaction, especially in amplifying the voices of young people and integrating their perspectives into community planning and policy development.

The person we are looking for

We are seeking a passionate and community minded professional who is committed to strengthening mental health and wellbeing across the Break O’Day municipality. You will bring experience in delivering wellbeing, mental health, youth engagement or community development initiatives, along with the ability to build respectful and genuine relationships with young people, community members and stakeholders.

Hours

This position has been classified as part-time, with a minimum requirement of three days per week.

In accordance with the EBA, the Ordinary Hours of Work are between 7:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Friday, with the office being open from 9:30am – 4:00pm.

From time-to-time additional hours or hours outside the Ordinary Hours of Work will be required and these will be dealt with in accordance with the Enterprise agreement.

Pay

The role has been classified as Professional level 1-2, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. This level attracts a salary entry point of $74,696.22 per annum, pro rata for part time.

When do applications need to be submitted by?

Applications close 5pm, Friday 6 March 2026.

To apply, you must address each selection criteria.

This is achieved by describing and giving specific examples how your previous work experience has allowed you to develop each of the skills and abilities required. The quality of your writing is not what we are assessing; it is your work experience as it relates to the tasks required and described.

A complete application will require:

Covering letter.
Addressing of the Selection Criteria (no more than two pages).
Current Resume/CV.
Completed Pre-Employment Health Disclosure (available on the website).
Completed Application for Employment Form (available on the website).

*You will locate the abovementioned documents on the Council website www.bodc.tas.gov.au

If you would like to enquire about the role, please contact Human Resources on 6376 7900 or HR@bodc.tas.gov.au.

Applications can be submitted by email to HR@bodc.tas.gov.au.

Please note: Elected Members (Councillors) have no influence in recruitment/employment decisions.

BODC – Employment Information Pack – Community Wellbeing Officer

Vacant – Job and Person Specification – Community Wellbeing Officer

Application for Employment Form

Pre-Employment Health Disclosure – Community Wellbeing Officer

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Break O’Day Council due to the retirement of our valued Environmental Health Officer.

We are now seeking a skilled and proactive individual to take on this important role within our Development Services team. You’ll be instrumental in maintaining public health and environmental standards, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and contributing to community well-being.

This role offers a unique chance to step into a well-established position while making your own impact. We are open to exploring both employment and contracting options. If you hold a relevant tertiary qualification in public or environmental health and enjoy working in a dynamic, customer-focused environment, we would love to hear from you!

The position will require adherence to our organisational values of “Working as a team with open and honest communication; we act with integrity whilst showing respect and being positive and proactive in our actions.”

The person we are looking for.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for public health and environmental management. You’ll need strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships within the Council and the community, as well as the ability to navigate complex regulatory requirements with diplomacy and tact. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, capable of working independently, and have a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. A recognised tertiary qualification in public or environmental health is essential, along with a customer-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.

Hours

We are open to discussion with flexible arrangement to suit both parties.

Minimum requirements for the role are two days per week. But depending on the arrangement, it could be a total of five days, with a resource sharing arrangement with another Northern Tasmanian Council.

Pay

The applicable salary will depend on the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful Applicant.

The council pays a superannuation contribution of 12.5% on all wages.

Applying

A complete application will require: