Vacancies
Environmental Health Officer, Tweed Shire Council (NSW)
Environmental Health Officer, Shire of Esperance (WA)
Environmental Health Officer, Whyalla City Council (SA)
Environmental Health Officer - Multiple roles, City of Sydney (NSW)
Senior Environmental Health Officer, City of Sydney (NSW)
Environmental Health Officer, City of Ryde (NSW)
Senior Environmental Health Officer, City of Kwinana (WA)
Environmental Health Officer, Tweed Shire Council (NSW)
Tweed Heads is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm. It is located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Step into a dynamic role supporting innovative Environmental Health projects that tackle emerging public health challenges, including the growing impacts of climate change on our community. You’ll play a key part in guiding residents, developers, and partner agencies with expert environmental health advice while helping deliver Council’s vital regulatory functions that protect community wellbeing.
Location |
Murwillumbah (NSW) |
Type |
A maximum term contract, 12 months parental leave, effective from February 2026, with the possibility of extension or permanency subject to performance, funding and operational need |
Salary/Remuneration |
An attractive base salary ranging from $84,316 per annum with competency-based increments up to $99,874 per annum, plus 12% super
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Duties/ Responsibilities |
Conduct environmental health assessments for proposed developments, preparing high‑quality reports and providing policy advice to Council staff, consultants, proponents and the community. Undertake routine environmental health inspections, investigate complaints and report on potential breaches of food safety, environmental and public health legislation, using strong negotiation and communication skills. Support the Environmental Health Team in delivering key projects and programs that advance the Environmental Health Strategy, including community education initiatives. Apply sound knowledge of environmental health legislation and concepts relating to water, noise, air pollution and public health, maintaining specialist expertise where required. Analyse environmental reports for compliance with standards and legislation, utilise Council’s information systems (ECM and Ci) for document and complaint management, and provide advice as part of the unit’s duty roster while using strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills. |
Qualifications / Selection criteria |
We are seeking: A candidate eligible for membership with Environmental Health Australia, with sound knowledge of environmental and public health matters including food safety, air/noise/water pollution, contaminated land, on‑site sewage management, acid sulfate soils, noise assessment and water quality monitoring. A strong understanding of inspection principles and practices, and the ability to apply environmental and public health legislation within a local government context. Demonstrated high‑level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear reports and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders. Proven conflict‑resolution ability and well‑developed problem‑solving skills to effectively manage challenging environmental and public health matters. Demonstrated proficiency in digital and information management systems, including GIS and other software used to support environmental health functions. |
How to apply |
Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.
Applications close at midday on 6 February 2026
Environmental Health Officer, Shire of Esperance (WA)
The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on Western Australia’s south east coast, comprises some of the most spectacular landscapes and beaches in WA. The Shire employs over 300 people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of the largest employers in the region. Employees enjoy generous benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives, opportunities for career progression, and work life balance.
All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence in contributing to the community, making Esperance a great place to live and work.
Location |
Esperance (WA) |
Type |
Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week) |
Salary/Remuneration |
$87,885.00 (negotiable salary up to $99,309.00 may be offered dependant on qualifications and experience). Additional Benefits
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Duties/ Responsibilities |
There is an exciting opportunity to work with the Development Services Team as an Environmental Health Officer. This position provides professional and technical assistance, information, advice and reports to the Coordinator Environmental Health, the Manager Development Services and Chief Executive Officer on all matters related to public and environmental health in the Shire. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Qualifications / Selection criteria |
In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have:
Applications from all suitably qualified environmental health professionals are welcomed including graduates with local government work experience, with position and salary to be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role is diverse and you will have exposure to the full range of environmental health fields, from water monitoring to mosquito management to health promotion, as well as the usual regulatory environmental health functions. We provide access to a range of professional development opportunities, valuing individual and team development, and you will be working in a supportive small team environment where collaboration and continual improvement is valued and encouraged. |
How to apply |
Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance online recruitment portal and include a current Resume and a Cover Letter. |
Contact |
For more information contact Human Resources on 08 9071 0645. |
Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date and as such, the closing date is subject to change without notice The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test to be considered for the role. The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications close on 8 February 2026
Environmental Health Officer, Whyalla City Council (SA)
As a multifunctional regional Council, we manage Childcare services, a Library, an Airport, a Cemetery, a Crematorium, Infrastructure and recreational facilities including a Visitor Information Centre. We are a progressive Council, committed to the pursuit of excellence and are always looking for opportunities to improve the quality of life for our community, now and into the future.
We stand by and embrace our core values in delivering each of our services: We Care, We Work Together, We are Committed and We Own It.
Location |
Whyalla (SA) |
Type |
Permanent Full-time |
Salary/Remuneration |
The salary applicable for this role is in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers' Award and Council’s current Enterprise Agreement, paid at Level 5 commencing at $103,143. - Competitive salary + 12% Superannuation with the ability to salary sacrifice. - Company laptop + mobile phone supplied. - Commuter use vehicle. - Opportunities for career growth and professional development. - Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support. - Commuting to work when living in Whyalla is no more than 15 minutes. - Rostered day off once a month. - Relocation assistance. |
Duties/ Responsibilities |
As an Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in protecting and promoting public and environmental health across Whyalla. Reporting to the Regulatory Services Coordinator, you will deliver a diverse range of regulatory, compliance and education-based functions to ensure legislative requirements are met and community health standards are maintained. Duties will include: - Conducting inspections of food premises, public swimming pools, and personal services to ensure compliance with legislation. - Investigating public nuisance reports, food safety complaints, and notifiable diseases in collaboration with SA Health. - Delivering education and awareness programs to the community on public and environmental health issues. - Contributing to environmental health planning, policy development, and interagency initiatives across the region. |
Qualifications / Selection criteria |
We are looking for an individual who has the following: - Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health or equivalent (Qualifications approved by the South Australian Health Commission for appointment for Environmental Health Officer) - Eligibility for membership to Environmental Health Australia - C Class Drivers Licence - National Police Check (or ability to obtain prior to commencement) - Non-prohibited South Australian Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain prior to commencement) Students who are nearing completion of a tertiary qualification in Environmental Health or an equivalent discipline are strongly encouraged to apply. |
How to apply |
Applications must include a cover letter expanding on your suitability for this role, addressing the position criteria outlined in the Position Description in no more than three pages. Applications must include your current resume and must be submitted via Council’s recruitment portal. |
Contact |
For more information contact Rachel Coles, Regulatory Services Coordinator at 08 8640 3444. |
Applications close at 9.00am on 12 February 2026
Environmental Health Officer - Multiple roles, City of Sydney (NSW)
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.
Location |
Sydney (NSW) |
Type |
Full-Time/Permanent |
Salary/Remuneration |
$112,968 - $126,774 per annum plus superannuation This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. |
Duties/ Responsibilities |
This exciting compliance based role within the City of Sydney’s Health and Building Team will provide the successful candidates with experience across a broad range of public health and environmental health compliance matters. Our Health & Building Team offers a very friendly and helpful working environment that supports all of its staff members through in-house professional development and assistance, whilst recognising the importance of a balance between work and lifestyle commitments. |
Qualifications / Selection criteria |
We’re looking for candidates with:
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How to apply |
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment and criminal history check. |
Contact |
For more information contact Damian Zammit, Area Manager on 02 9288 5904. |
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.
Applications close at 11.59 pm on Thursday 12 February 2026
Senior Environmental Health Officer, City of Sydney (NSW)
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.
Location |
Sydney (NSW) |
Type |
Full-Time/Permanent |
Salary/Remuneration |
$129,721 - $147,426 per annum plus superannuation This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. |
Duties/ Responsibilities |
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team as a Senior Environmental Health Officer. As the Senior Environmental Health Officer, you’ll play a key role in leading investigations and enforcing regulations in the management of pests on public land, while also handling a wide range of public and environmental health matters. You’ll work collaboratively with local authorities, stakeholders, and the community to promote environmental health and sustainability. |
Qualifications / Selection criteria |
We’re looking for someone with:
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How to apply |
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment and criminal history check. |
Contact |
For more information contact Damian Zammit, Area Manager on 02 9288 5904. |
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.
Applications close at 11.59 pm on Thursday 12 February 2026
Environmental Health Officer, City of Ryde (NSW)
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from the Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our Council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
Location |
Ryde (NSW) |
Type |
Permanent Full-time |
Salary/Remuneration |
Your commencing annual salary will range from $91,245.80 to $118,619.28 + Superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications. - Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks |
Duties/ Responsibilities |
As an Environmental Health Officer at the City of Ryde, you will be working within a high performing team environmental health professionals. On any given day you will find yourself investigating localised public health and pollution incidents and completing a range of routine assessments of food premises, cooling towers, skin penetration premises, and public swimming pools. You will also provide technical advice in relation to acoustic and contamination reports for proposed development applications, assess sediment and erosion control measures on construction sites and more. |
Qualifications / Selection criteria |
About You You're a highly motivated and driven individual, with a relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrated experience or a sound theoretical understanding in undertaking a diverse range of environmental health related inspections and investigations. You are both customer service focused and detail orientated to ensure effective regulatory compliance that is driven via a strong education and community focus while also working cooperatively with businesses and the community. You take great pride in your work and are able to meet tight deadlines using your exceptional priority and time management skills. You are confident in your ability to handle conflict situations and difficult customers with a calm demeanour, open communication and solutions focused approach. In addition, you will also have: - A relevant tertiary qualification in an environmental health related field |
How to apply |
Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. |
Contact |
For more information contact Vincent Shepherd on 0438 471 830 for a confidential discussion. |
City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety.
Applications close at 11.30 pm on 15 February 2026
Senior Environmental Health Officer, City of Kwinana (WA)
The City of Kwinana is an award-winning local government at the heart of Western Australia’s major industrial region and is home to the state’s second fastest growing population. With ongoing redevelopment, including new residential areas, modern community facilities, and improved transport links, Kwinana is rapidly evolving into a vibrant, connected, and liveable city – making it an exciting place to live and work.
Ready to level up your Environmental Health career? This is your chance to join one of WA’s fastest-growing cities in a role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities!
Location |
Kwinana (WA) |
Type |
Permanent Full-time (76 hrs per fortnight) |
Salary/Remuneration |
$110,524 - $118,812 per annum + 13% superannuation Rostered Day Off (9 Day Fortnight) Why You’ll Love Working With Us
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Duties/ Responsibilities |
As our new Senior Environmental Health Officer you’ll:
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Qualifications / Selection criteria |
To make an impact as our new Senior Environmental Health Officer, the successful candidate will have:
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How to apply |
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a CV, a cover letter and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. |
Contact |
For more information contact relating to the position please call Vicky Chui, Coordinator Environmental Health, on 08 9439 0209. |
The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City’s current Industrial Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 08 9236 4618 or 08 9236 4628
Applications close at 5.00 pm on 16 February 2026
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