Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking Senior Environmental Health Officers to join the team within the Environmental Health Unit based in Mount Isa on a fixed term temporary full-time basis, up to 30/06/2026.The Townsville Public Health Unit (TPHU) is a multidisciplinary team consisting of a public health physician, public health nurses, environmental health officers, an epidemiologist, entomologists, operational officers, and administration officers.
APPLY NOW for an opportunity to work with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, who make a positive difference to the health outcomes of the Mount Isa community.
Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification: HP4
Workplace Location: Townsville region
Job ad reference: QLD/TV593718
Closing date: 10-Oct-2024
Fortnightly salary: $4769.60 - $5132.40
Job duration: TFT, until 30 June 2026
Contact person: Damien Farrington
Contact details: 07 4433 6920
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Our purpose is `great care every day'. About your opportunity: Fixed term temporary full-time, until 30/06/2026 / Location: MOUNT ISA Deliver routine and complex regulatory and non-regulatory environmental health services to protect, promote and prevent risks to the community arising from environmental health hazards that impact on the natural and built environment and human health. This position will be involved in working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander communities and may have significant involvement in Public Health Programs in Indigenous Communities.Provide high level clinical advice, whilst exercising independent professional judgement, to peers and relevant internal and external stakeholders.About the Unit: The Townsville Public Health Unit (TPHU) is part of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) and provides public health services to the North West HHS.
Public health focuses on the health and wellbeing of populations, rather than of individuals. TPHU aims to minimise the morbidity and mortality from communicable and vaccine-preventable diseases, and environmental health hazards thereby:
protecting the health of the population, andprevention of disease and illness.What's on offer: Generous remuneration package value up to $152,775 p.a. comprising:Salary range of $4769.60 to $5132.40 p.f. (HP4)Annual leave with 17.5% loading12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme: Eligible health workers who make the move to work with us may receive up to $70,000 in incentive payments under Scheme 2 of the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply). Role Requirements: The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification that is accredited by Environmental Health Australia or deemed eligible for appointment by the Queensland Health Environmental Health Officer Appointments Review Committee.Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to commencement of clinical duties.Significant travel may be required due to the geographical scope of the position, including stays of up to two week in remote Indigenous communities. This may include travel in light aircraft or boat. A corporate vehicle is available on a booking on priority needs basis and a C class licence is required.This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.Probation period may apply.Pre-employment checks will be conducted.Please refer to the Role Description for further details. Interested? Contact: Damien Farrington on (07) 4433 6920.
Apply ONLINE by: Thursday 10 October 2024.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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