Environmental Health Officer

Overview

Permanent, Full-time | $97,312.49 - $112,750.82 + 12% superannuation | Hurstville

We’re seeking a proactive and technically skilled Environmental Health Officer to join our Environmental Health & Regulatory Services team in a permanent capacity. Reporting to the Team Leader Environmental Health, you’ll carry out routine inspections under key legislation including the Food Act 2003, Public Health Act 2010, and Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality outcomes.

You’ll provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders, prepare professional documentation, and contribute to community education programs on food safety, public health, and environmental matters. This role offers autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to work closely with the public, legal teams, and planning team. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative, community-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

- Permanent, Full-Time role – 70 hours per fortnight
- Salary from $97,312.49- $112,750.82 per annum plus 12% superannuation
- Car Allowance OR Lease Back Vehicle
- 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
- Hybrid working arrangement - with flexible start and finish times
- Health and Wellbeing Paid Leave
- Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
- EmployeeRewards Program
- Ongoing Education and Resources
- Located in Hurstville CBD – 5-minute walk to train station

What We Are Looking For

- Holds a tertiary qualification in Environmental Health or a related discipline
- Experience within Local Government in an Environmental Health role
- Demonstrate ability to thoroughly assess regulatory matters, negotiate effectively, and develop solutions that achieve satisfactory outcomes
- Proficiency in communicating effectively and resolving conflicts professionally with both internal and external customers
- Ability to work autonomously, complete assigned tasks, and proactively contribute to a team environment
- High organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures in conducting regulatory inspections, investigations, and audits
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Holds a current Class C Driver’s License
- Demonstrated computer literacy, with proficiency in relevant software applications
- Knowledge of and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Health and Safety
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with Council’s values of unity, professionalism, honesty, and accountability

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions; failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Jessie Heyo, Coordinator Environmental Health on 02 9330 6251.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 11.59pm AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.

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