Environmental Health and Compliance Officer

1 week ago

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Glen Innes Severn Council Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Temporary Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight – up to 52 weeks)

Salary from $94,063 (inc superannuation)

Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)

Make a Real Impact in Our Community

Join a passionate team committed to enhancing public health and environmental standards across the beautiful New England region. As our Environmental Health & Compliance Officer, you'll lead proactive inspections and investigations that directly improve the wellbeing of our residents.

Why Glen Innes Severn Council?

We serve a picturesque region spanning 5,487km², including Glen Innes and surrounding villages. Enjoy:

  • A friendly, well-serviced rural community
  • Laid-back lifestyle with short commutes
  • Affordable housing
  • Easy access to NSW north coast beaches and regional centres
  • Excellent recreational and sporting facilities

About the Role

You'll conduct inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with NSW legislation and Council policies. Your work will uphold high environmental health standards and contribute to a safer, healthier community.

About You

We're looking for someone who shares our values of respect, integrity, courage, honesty, and transparency.

Essential Criteria:

Minimum 2 years' experience in environmental health or regulatory compliance

Strong knowledge of NSW environmental health legislation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Physical capability for field inspections in varied conditions

Current Class C driver's licence

Desirable Criteria:

Bachelor's degree in environmental/public health or related field

Registration or eligibility with Environmental Health Australia (EHA)

Experience in local government

Knowledge of legal and court procedures

Certificate IV in Government (Investigation)

Training in food safety auditing or HACCP principles

Benefits of Working with Us

We offer a supportive and collaborative environment with benefits including:

  • Salary packaging (novated leasing, remote area housing benefits)
  • Long service leave after 5 years
  • Corporate wellbeing programs
  • Employee vaccinations
  • Supplied PPE
  • Training and development opportunities

Need More Info?

Position enquiries: Riarna Sheridan – Director Place and Growth | |

Application enquiries: Helen Stapleton – Human Resources Officer | |

Applications close: 5:00pm, Monday 29 September 2025

Glen Innes Severn Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Bernard Smith – General Manager

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