Environmental Health Officer

5 days ago

Ballina, Australia BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL Full time $84,300 - $107,300 per year
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 |

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