Environmental Health Officer

💼 Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

📅 REQ616664 Requisition #

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Health Manager Level 2
Location: Station St Office, Penrith
Remuneration:$114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ616664
Applications Close: 16/11/2025

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

Population Health Division is responsible for addressing primary and secondary disease prevention within the local community through Health Promotion, HIV and Related Programs Multicultural Health. Our work is delivered through individual service delivery. Population health promotes programs and initiates capacity building to members of priority populations on priority issues.

We are seeking a skilled Environmental Health Officer to apply evidence based practice in a consumer focused environment, stay abreast of emerging technical and policy developments, and contribute meaningfully to the health and wellbeing of the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District community.

The successful candidate will manage and conduct environmental health surveillance, respond to hazards and diseases with environmental sources, and exercise powers of entry, investigation, and inspection under relevant legislation. The role involves developing strategic relationships with stakeholders across government, industry, and academia to support public health objectives, and overseeing the monitoring of services to ensure compliance with public health responsibilities. You will also conduct assessments of State Significant Developments, contribute to whole of government responses, and prepare high level advice and briefings for senior leadership and government representatives.

This is a dynamic opportunity to apply evidence based practice in a consumer focused environment, stay abreast of emerging technical and policy developments, and contribute meaningfully to the health and wellbeing of the community.

If you're passionate about environmental health and ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply and join a team committed to excellence in public health.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees

Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health (or equivalent), or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience

- Demonstrated experience in managing a range of environmental health issues

- Demonstrated knowledge of NSW Public Health related legislation and experience in its use to promote and protect Environmental/Public Health

- Effective management skills including highly developed negotiation skills consistent with working in a senior cross sector role

- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to analyse, investigate, develop practical solutions and report on often complex and politically sensitive environmental health and public health issues

- Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with multiple government and other stakeholders

- Advanced computer skills utilising varied and appropriate software (e.g. data recording and processing, Microsoft suite, Geospatial surveillance), and a willingness to learn new programs.

- Current drivers license (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position)

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

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For role related queries or questions contact Stephanie Gonzales on Stephanie.Ferrer@health.nsw.gov.au

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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