Wollondilly Shire Council

Environmental Health Officer

Summary of the position:

• Picton location
• Permanent Full-Time position - 35-hour week
• Salary commencing from $95,603 per annum, based on skills and experience + 12% Superannuation
• Access to generous Flex-time provisions and Working from Home arrangements
• Access to an array of learning and development opportunities 

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a self-motivated and driven Environmental Health Officer to join a dynamic, results-oriented team. Supported by experienced professionals, the successful applicant will gain valuable exposure to a broad range of environmental health matters within a local government setting.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health or a relevant discipline with a minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Sound knowledge and experience of Environmental Health matters within a local government setting.
• Ability to communicate, influence, educate and negotiate effectively within all levels of the organisation, Government Departments and the public on all matters relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated ability to provide timely, relevant and quality professional advice to staff and external customers.
• Evidence to support the ability to plan, prioritise, think and solve problems on a day-to-day basis and collaborate as the situation requires.

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

• Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
• Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
• Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information: Sam Barnard, Team Leader Environmental Health, 4677 9564.
Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 27 April 2026.

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!

Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.