Environmental Health Officer | PSC022

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC

The opportunity

Environmental Health Officers play a vital role in our community, protecting, promoting and improving public health across the Port Stephens LGA. 

With a balance of both office and field work, you will develop Environmental Health Programs and provide Environmental Health advice to both internal and external stakeholders, the community, and other Government agencies. 

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to leverage their experience and knowledge of key policies and legislation to fulfill our Environmental Health outcomes, programs and projects.

• This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week   + access to a flexible working arrangement
• Base Salary Range: $87,392 to $102,814 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $19,364 motor vehicle allowance + $2,464 retention allowance 
• You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

• Customer Service including elected Council, internal Council officers, rate payers, Environmental Health industry, consultants, residents and Government/Non-Government agencies.
• Environmental Health Programs including customer requests satisfactorily completed in accordance with the Councils Operational Plan and agreed work plans.
• Environmental Health advice including DA referrals to internal and external stakeholders, the community and Government agencies.
• Application Assessment covering key functional areas (OSMS, Food, Regulated Systems, Parks) under delegated authority and associated tasks.

We're all about putting the right people, in the right role Here's what we're looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or other relevant qualifications and experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Environmental Health and Local Government legislation including the Food Act, Public Health Act, Local Government Act, Protection to the Environment Operations Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Contaminated Land Management Act and related subordinate legislation

This is life at PSC

• Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu 
• Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years
• Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it 
• Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
• PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
• Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
• Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
• Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
• Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
• And lots more…

Enough about us, we want to hear about you So tell us about…

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

Ready to Apply? Here's what you need to know

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 30 November 2025

Contact: Lisa Kavanagh, Environmental Health Team Leader, on

For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for 'How to Apply'

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values

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