Specialist Environmental Noise
Specialist Environmental Noise
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Job Description
Group and Team: Environmental Health
Location:Council Centre
Employment status:Temporary (2 years) Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 5
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $.5% superannuation.
- Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
- Work for an organisation that makes a positive difference.
- Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13.5%.
About the role
As a key member of the team you will play a vital role in protecting and enhancing environmental health across the City. This position is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that support the sustainable regulation of unreasonable noise.
You will lead investigations into noise impacts from residential and commercial sources assess development applications and event noise management plans and provide expert guidance to ensure compliance with environmental standards. Your work will directly contribute to shaping a healthier more liveable urban environment through the creation and refinement of noise-related policies and procedures.
Role accountabilities include:
- Develop and implement noise regulation policiesaligned with legislation planning schemes and the Citys evolving night-time economy.
- Lead scientific noise studiesand manage data analysis to inform evidence-based policy and procedure development.
- Provide expert adviceon noise and vibration issues across development applications events and customer inquiries.
- Conduct and lead investigationsinto environmental noise complaints ensuring consistent regulatory processes.
- Manage technical equipment and reporting including calibration data interpretation and review of internal and external scientific reports.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description
About you
You are a qualified and experienced professional with a strong foundation in science or engineering and a passion for protecting environmental health and the experience to back it up. You bring a degree in Science or Engineering relevant to environmental noise and youre eligible to join the Australian Acoustical Society.You also hold a current Driver Licence and Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
Your expertise includes a comprehensive understanding of public and environmental health legislation guidelines and Australian Standards specific to environmental noise. You are confident working independently in regulatory and compliance environments and have a proven ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. Your well-developed interpersonal and decision-making skills enable you to manage complex situations and deliver fair and balanced outcomes.
You bring a proactive can-do attitude and thrive in a collaborative high-volume work environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key to success.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone with connections between nature history culture businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy wherever your skills talents and passions lie we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A wide range ofleave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more aboutwhat the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds abilities ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks verification of qualifications National Criminal History record checkand Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision mission and values.
How to apply
If youre passionate about the environment and our beautiful City and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards wed love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Felicity Edwards (Manager Environmental Health) on0or email
All applications must be made in the online portal and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application please email details of the issue to . Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 7 September 2025.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud do not upload or email personal documents such as Drivers licences passports or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licenceand
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
