Environmental Health Officer

Are you passionate about protecting public health and the environment?

Join our team as an Environmental Health Officer, working directly with our community to safeguard public and environmental health. Key duties include

• Conducting compliance inspections and enforcing public health legislation
• Assessing applications for on-site wastewater management systems,
• Providing specialist advice on development applications
• Guiding and educating the community to promote positive behavioural change.  

If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to tackle meaningful challenges, we want to hear from you

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

$87,711 - $100,867 per annum, plus superannuation 

• Full-time 35 hours per week
• Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• 13% superannuation with a 1% increase in January 2026
• Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff 
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members 
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Lease back vehicle - Full private use available
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley 

To succeed in this role, you'll hold a Bachelor of Science specialising in Environmental Health (or equivalent), accredited by Environmental Health Australia or Environmental Health Professionals Australia. You'll bring solid experience in a similar role with strong knowledge of key legislation. Your ability to interpret and apply environmental health laws and standards will be key to delivering informed, practical advice.  

We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume. 

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact  for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 13 November 2025 at 11.30pm

Who to Contact: Brendan Mayman, Environmental Health Coordinator on

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.