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

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).

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.

Employment Information Pack – Environmental Health Officer

Job and Person Specification – Environmental Health Officer

NEW Application for Employment Form

Pre-Employment Health Disclosure – Environmental Health Officer (EHO)

The Role

As a Municipal Worker (Valley Crew), your work location will be based in the Fingal Valley, and you will play an important role in maintaining and improving the parks, roads, stormwater infrastructure, recreation areas and public spaces that our community uses every day.

No two days are the same. One day you might be repairing a footpath, maintaining a park or operating machinery, while the next you could be assisting with drainage works, preparing graves, undertaking playground inspections, responding to community requests or supporting capital projects.

You’ll work as part of a team that takes pride in delivering quality outcomes for the Break O’Day community.

This is a hands-on, physically active role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating plant and equipment, and contributing to projects that make a visible difference. The position also participates in Council’s after-hours on-call roster and offers opportunities to develop additional skills and licences over time.

Person we are looking for

We’re looking for someone who enjoys outdoor work and takes pride in doing a job well.

You’ll be a reliable team player with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a commitment to working safely. You enjoy variety, can work with limited supervision and are happy to tackle whatever the day brings.

Ideally, you’ll have experience in municipal maintenance, civil construction, parks and gardens, roads, drainage or similar industries, along with experience operating plant and equipment. However, just as important is your willingness to learn, contribute to the team and provide great service to our community.

Hours

This position has been classified as full-time (1.0FTE).  The Ordinary Hours of Work are between 7:00am and 7:00pm. A typical work schedule is 7:00am – 4:00pm (Monday to Thursday) and 7:00am – 3:30pm (Friday). A 40-minute lunch break applies.

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

Pay

The position has been classified as Outdoor Worker Level 4A under the Break O’Day Council Enterprise Agreement 2018, which attracts a salary entry point of $69, 089.22 per annum.

Council pays a superannuation contribution of 12.5% on all wages.

Employment Information Pack – Municipal Worker (Valley Crew)

Job & Person Specification – Municipal Worker (Valley Crew)

Application for Employment Form

Pre-Employment Health Disclosure – Municipal Worker (Valley Crew)