Senior Environmental Health Officer
Job No:
PP00861
Location:
Gordon
Senior Environmental Health Officer
- Salary $106,323.88 to $123,335.16 p/a + super
- Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week
- Access to private use of a vehicle through Council’s Private Leaseback Scheme
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.
About the role
Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to join our dynamic Compliance Services team.
Reporting to the Coordinator Environmental Health Services, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality environmental and public health services across the Ku-ring-gai local government area.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Undertake inspections of regulated premises including food premises, places where skin penetration is performed, public swimming pools and on-site sewer management systems
- Investigate assigned matters and customer requests relating to public health, food safety, pollution control, and environmental health issues
- Provide advice on development applications, and referrals to protect public and environmental health
- Prepare reports and represent Council in legal and regulatory matters as required
- Liaise with other Councils, State Government bodies and community groups as needed
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Degree qualifications in Environmental Health, Environmental Science or a related field (sufficient to satisfy membership with Environmental Health Australia (EHA) NSW INC)
- Current NSW driver’s licence
- At least 5 years experience in local government or a similar regulatory environment
- In-depth knowledge of relevant public health and environmental health related legislation
- Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
Benefits
- 35 hour working week
- Nine-day fortnight (eligible after completion of first four weeks with the organisation)
- Access to private use of a vehicle through Council’s Private Leaseback Scheme
- Fitness Passport
- Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Beautiful Ku-ring-gai location
- Supportive team environment
- Access to development and training opportunities
For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the safety, sustainability, and well-being of our community.
* This is a re-advertised position, previous applicants need not apply
How to apply
Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.
Like to know more Contact Joanna Assad on 02 9424 0827
Closes: 11:30pm, Thursday 29 May 2025
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
What skills and attributes do you think successful Ku-ring-gai employees share?
You need to be a community focussed person, someone who is people-oriented. If you’re willing to learn and develop different skills, then you actually learn a lot about what you’re interested in – Lily Giles, Youth Services Officer
What do you find the most enjoyable about your role?
I find the inter-related issues we get at Ku-ring-gai really interesting; environmental, ecological, heritage. And I love the fact that you’re learning new things every day with the decisions that are made. It’s a changing field and the legal interpretations are complex; I find that so exciting – Amy Ayling, Team Leader Development Assessment
What would you say to someone considering a career in Ku-ring- gai libraries?
I think councils and public libraries are quite often seen as very old fashioned and stuck in their ways. But that couldn’t be further from the truth – it’s such a dynamic place! If you get a kick out of making a difference in someone’s life, then council is a great place to work. And working in councils could suit anyone because there’s just so many different types of work, so I’d totally recommend it! – Michelle Swan-Beardmore, Manager Library Services.
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