Environmental Health Officer

3 days ago

Bega, Australia Careers at Council Full time
Overview

Environmental Health Officer role at Careers at Council. This position supports the Bega Valley Shire Council environmental health programs and services for the communities of the south-east corner of NSW.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council with a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services including libraries, customer service, finance, children's services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

Responsibilities
  • Support the service delivery of BVSC's environmental health programs, including surveillance of retail food premises, public health premises, on-site wastewater management systems, BVSC drinking water quality management, environmental health complaint investigation, environmental management, emergency response, and health promotion and education.
  • Assist with the on-site wastewater management inspection program and referral assessment for Development Applications, including associated documentation and statements for environmental health matters where required.
  • Prepare and conduct surveys, monitoring programs or assessments related to potential pollution from commercial or industrial premises.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Degree level qualification in Environmental Health, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or equivalent relevant qualification.
  • Three (3) years' experience in environmental health and inspections in a local government environment.
  • Demonstrated skills and knowledge in environmental health.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979; Local Government Act 1993; Food Act 2003; Public Health Act 2010; Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to liaise, negotiate and mediate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Analytical and investigative capabilities.
Benefits and Conditions
  • Fixed term, full-time position working 35 hours per week for three (3) years.
  • Total remuneration package commencing at $95,484.48 gross per annum, including: $1,639.50 per week base salary; $196.74 per week superannuation (12%).
  • Additional benefits: leaseback vehicle; rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight); annual award salary increases and performance reviews; salary packaging program (SmartSalary); wellbeing initiatives (Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring, and annual flu vaccinations).
How to Apply and Requirements

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 24 September 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Council Immunisation Procedure.


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