Environment Officer

1 week ago

Ballina, Australia BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL Full time $84,300 - $112,600 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 and suitably qualified individual to join Council's Public and Environmental Health section.

Reporting to the Coordinator of Public and Environmental Health, the Environment Officer Coast and Estuaries is part of a motivated and professional team dedicated to delivering positive environmental outcomes across the Shire. This includes playing a vital role in implementing our coastal management and healthy waterways programs, along with general environmental health services.

The role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic planning, and excellent communication skills to effectively support and advance our environmental health initiatives. A key focus includes developing plans, policies, and partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance program success and community awareness.

Council will consider both part time and full time working arrangements, and will discuss preferred working arrangements with shortlisted candidates at interview stage. Join us in making a meaningful impact on our environment

To be successful you will bring

  • Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
  • Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental health or an allied profession.
  • Demonstrated industry experience with knowledge of contemporary coast and estuary management programs.
  • Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage grant funded projects.
  • Proven ability to support the coordination and delivery of community and stakeholder engagement programs.
  • Proven experience working collectively and collaboratively across organisations and with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated high level communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to prepare technical reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide sound technical advice, judgement and creative problem solving.

The rewards

  • An annual salary range of $84,300 to $112,600 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement for full time staff (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
  • Leaseback vehicle for a senior appointment only.
  • Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  • Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
  • Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
  • An absolute focus on our peoples' safety and well being.
  • Generous Award workplace conditions.

Applications close

11.30pm on Sunday 5 October 2025

Specific enquiries

Rachael Jenner | Coordinator Public and Environmental Health |

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