Environmental Health Officer

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state's most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children's services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

We have an opportunity for an organised individual to 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.

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will support implementation of the on-site wastewater management inspection program and assist Coordinator with referral assessment for Development Applications, associated documentation and statements for environmental health matters where required. You will also prepare and conduct surveys, monitoring programs or assessments relating to potential pollution in all forms from commercial or industrial premises.

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We are seeking an individual who holds a degree level qualification in Environmental Health or Environmental Management or Environmental Science or equivalent relevant qualification and has three (3) years' experience in environmental health and inspections in a local government environment.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in environmental health.
• Knowledge of the legislation pertinent to the role, including (but not limited to): Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979; Local Government Act 1993; Food Act 2003; Public Health Act 2010; Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.
• Sound level of written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise, negotiate and mediate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound level of analytical and investigative skills.

This is a fixed term, full time position working 35 hours per week for a period of three (3) years.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $95,484.48 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,639.50 per week base salary
• $196.74 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• 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.

For further information on this position, please contact Myfanwy Appleton - Environmental Health Coordinator on

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 Councils Immunisation Procedure.