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!

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.

When do applications need to be submitted by?

Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis, until the position is successfully filled.

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

Enquiries

If you would like to enquire about the role, please contact Jake Ihnen – Development Services Coordinator on 6376 7900 or admin@bodc.tas.gov.au.

Application submission

Applications can be submitted by email to admin@bodc.tas.gov.au (Att: HR Coordinator).

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

Application for Employment Form

BODC – Employment Information Pack – Environmental Health Officer

Job and Person Specification – Environmental Health Officer

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