Coordinator Environmental Health

Job No: 0380126
Location: Kingston

Position: Coordinator Environmental Health 

Position Number: 000038

Department: Environmental Services

Employment Status: Ongoing Full time

Location: Council Office - Beach Road

Salary range: $108,123 - $122,553 Plus 12.5% Superannuation

 

As our Coordinator Environmental Health, you will provide strategic direction and lead a skilled team in delivering Council’s environmental and public health strategies. This role also involves regulatory and enforcement activities that protect and enhance the environment, community safety and liveability of our region.

We are looking for an experienced environmental health leader with a proactive, community focused approach. You will excel at building team capability and a positive work culture, navigating sensitive community issues and providing clear evidence-based advice. This position will combine technical expertise, program management skills and team leadership.

What you will bring:

  • A tertiary qualification in Environmental Health
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience in applying environmental health legislation and functions.
  • A highly organised and responsive approach to program management 
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster a positive team culture

The role is full time with a salary in the range of $108,123 to $122,553 per annum, plus 12.5% employer superannuation contribution. Council offers flexible work options including a 19-day month work roster. For more information, contact Liz Quinn, Manager Environmental Services on 03 6211 8200.

How to apply:

  • Before you begin, please read the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria. Please see our Applicant’s Guide to further assist you with applying.
  • Applications must be submitted via the online form on Council’s website. You can save your application as you progress.
  • Employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks, which may include the following:
    • National Police check,
    • Right to Work in Australia check,
    • Reference checks,
    • Health assessment including drug and alcohol testing,
    • Working with Vulnerable People registration.

 

Applications close 3 February 2026.

The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework is in place across Kingborough Council, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work with vulnerable people, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people.  Kingborough Council incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

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About Kingborough Council

Grow your career at Kingborough Council and take advantage of the fantastic lifestyle opportunity offered on the picturesque south-east coast of Tasmania. Located an easy 15-minute drive south of the capital city Hobart, Kingborough is one of the fastest growing areas in the state. With a population around 40,000 people, Kingborough offers a wonderful family lifestyle, including quality educational facilities, sporting and recreational services, service clubs and shopping centres.