Environmental Health Officer

2 weeks ago

Ballina, Australia Ballina Shire Council Full time

**ABOUT US**:

- Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment._

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
**Position**

We are currently seeking a passionate individual with professional public and environmental health experience to join Council's Public and Environmental Health section.

Council is seeking a qualified, experienced, and motivated professional to join our Public and Environmental Health team. In this rewarding role, you will provide expert support and guidance in the delivery of a wide range of environmental health services. Reporting to the Coordinator Public and Environmental Health, you will play a vital role in protecting community wellbeing by conducting audits of on-site sewage management systems, assessing their performance, and identifying potential risks to public health and the environment.

**To be successful you will bring**
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Tertiary qualifications in an environmental health / science related field.
- Demonstrated experience in an environmental health related role with working knowledge of modern systems of on-site sewage management.
- Demonstrated experience in establishing good rapport with various community sectors and dealing with a broad range of customers and community representatives in a courteous and professional manner.
- Demonstrated high-level communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to prepare environmental health reports and submissions.

**The rewards**
- An annual salary range of $84,300 to $107,300 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
- A rostered day off working arrangement (19 day month, 9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
- Health and wellbeing support (including Fitness Passport member options).
- An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
- An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Generous Award workplace conditions.

**Applications close**

11.30pm on Sunday 28 September 2025

**Specific enquiries**

Kristy Bell | Coordinator Health and Environment | 02 6686 1428

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