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Environmental Health Officer, Wellington Shire Council (VIC)

Area Manager - South, City of Sydney (NSW)

Environmental Health Officer, The Shire of York (WA)

Environmental Health Officer, Wellington Shire Council (VIC)

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day. In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees. Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities in the heart of Gippsland.” As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

Have you had previous experience in environmental health or completing study in environmental health? Do you have a passion for improving the liveability, health, and safety of the community? We are currently seeking an individual who has a high level of communication, relationship management and negotiation skills to join our Environmental Health team on a temporary full time basis as an Environmental Health Officer.The ideal candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Health Science or equivalent and relevant experience as an Environmental Health Officer in local or state government. You will have experience dealing with the public in person, on the phone and via email along with experience working as part of a team.

Location	Sale (VIC)
Type	Temporary full-time March 2026 up to March 2027
Salary/Remuneration	Band 6 - $89,780 – $97,724 plus 12% statutory superannuation
Duties/ Responsibilities	Key responsibilities include: - Maintain an inspection service of all registered premises, wastewater treatment / disposal systems, caravan parks and public swimming pools. - Record and maintain the food sampling register to guarantee that accurate food sampling is undertaken as specified by legislation and in accordance CPI’s. - Respond to and investigate nuisances and pest control activities as required by legislation. - Ensure reports of infectious diseases are appropriately investigated and areas for improvement implemented as required by legislation. - Deliver Council’s environmental health obligations in the areas of legislation, community education and statutory compliance. - Ensure that the minimum immunisation sessions are undertaken as required by the relevant legislation. The ability to work autonomously with limited supervision as well as being able to effectively plan, organise and manage your own time is paramount, so if you are a self-motivated individual, then we welcome an application from you! position description
Qualifications / Selection criteria	The successful candidate will need to demonstrate how they meet the criteria below: - Tertiary qualifications in Health Science or equivalent. - Ability to meet the legislation objectives of the role. - Extensive experience in inspection, review and approvals of onsite wastewater management systems, food and health premises and food sampling. - Excellent communication skills, relationship management and negotiation skills. - Ability to demonstrate initiative, effectively plan to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities.
How to apply	Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description. Click here to apply

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements. Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities. Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

Applications close at 11.59 pm on Sunday 22 February 2026

Area Manager - South, City of Sydney (NSW)

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

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	$171,174 per annum plus superannuation This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all. We offer: - Flexible working - Professional development - Supporting families - Inclusive culture
Duties/ Responsibilities	The City of Sydney has an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and motivated professional to join our Health and Building Team, overseeing health inspections, environmental complaints, pest control, construction and building compliance, licensed premises and fire safety. You’ll lead a diverse team of professionals to deliver our policies and legislative responsibilities for health and building functions servicing one of the five geographic areas. position description
Qualifications / Selection criteria	We’re looking for someone with: degree qualification in a relevant discipline experience in working in at least one discipline within a Health and Building regulatory and compliance environment experience in managing a team in a complex environment.
How to apply	Click here to apply The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.
Contact	For more information, contact Andrew Thomas, Executive Manager Planning and Development on 02 9265 9616.

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 25 February 2026

Environmental Health Officer, The Shire of York (WA)

Step into a career where you can truly shape the future of community health. The Shire of York is seeking a passionate and proactive Environmental Health Officer to join our Development Services team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact from safeguarding food safety and public health standards to leading environmental compliance and education initiatives all while working in a collaborative organisation that values ownership, integrity and positive community outcomes.

Location	York (WA)
Type	12-month maximum term contract (maternity leave relief)
Salary/Remuneration	$95,657.66 - $100,297.77 The salary for the position is offered in accordance with Level 7 of the Shire of York Inside Staff Industrial Agreement 2025. Placement within the range will be determined by the applicant’s skills and experience. The Shire offers: A Wellness Program which includes free gym and pool membership at the Shire owned facilities as well as other health initiatives. Option to make additional superannuation contributions matched by the Shire. A generous uniform allowance.
Duties/ Responsibilities	Enforce and monitor compliance with relevant environmental health legislation, including food safety laws and associated regulations. Investigate and resolve environmental health and noise complaints in accordance with statutory requirements. Conduct inspections and sampling programs for food premises, public swimming pools, drinking water and other regulated facilities. Implement and support delivery of the Shire’s Public Health Plan and associated health promotion initiatives. Oversee operational compliance programs including pest control monitoring, Containers for Change, the York Waste Transfer Station and Septage Ponds.
Qualifications / Selection criteria	EHO Position Description EH Technician Position Description
How to apply	To apply for this role, please forward a cover letter and current resume including two recent referees to: Temporary Chief Executive Officer Shire of York PO Box 22 York WA 6302 or Email: records@york.wa.gov.au Click here to apply A national police clearance and pre-employment medical will be required prior to offer of employment. All Shire positions are subject to a three-month probation period.
Contact	For more information contact Sharla Simunov on 08 9641 0500.

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible. The Shire values diversity in its workforce and encourages people from all age groups and cultural backgrounds to apply.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on Friday 6 March 2026

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