Hawkesbury City Council

Environmental Health Officer

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City
Council.

• Pay Range
  $92K - $110K per annum
• 9 Day
  Fortnight
• On-Site Parking + Leaseback
  Vehicle Option
• Fitness Passport Option

Hawkesbury City
Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800
square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to
deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace
for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and
genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally
diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with
disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Environmental Compliance Coordinator and based in
Windsor, the successful candidate will join a high-performing team committed to
continuous improvement. The position is responsible for:

• Investigating environmental, public health and
  pollution complaints.
• Delivering the annual public health inspection
  programs.
• Assessing development applications from an
  environmental health perspective.
• Working collaboratively with internal and
  external stakeholders to protect community health and the environment.
• Contributing to ongoing service improvements
  and regulatory outcomes

About You

You have demonstrated experience in Environmental Health within
local government and public health settings, with a proven ability to manage
complex regulatory issues and deliver balanced, practical outcomes. Your strong
technical knowledge and regulatory expertise allow you to assess and resolve
complex environmental health issues, applying sound judgement and
evidence-based decision-making.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental
  Health) or equivalent qualification
• Ability to interpret relevant legislations and
  enforce such legislations
• Experience in investigating and taking
  enforcement action relating to environmental health, public health and
  pollution incidents
• High level of interpersonal, negotiation,
  conflict resolution and communication skills
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to a
  range of complex situations
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Class C Drivers Licence
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Successful applicants will be required to
  undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

The Rewards

An attractive
salary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with
qualification, skills, and experience.

• Great
  working environment
• Fortnightly
  Rostered Day Off
• Paid
  Parental Leave
• Flexible
  work arrangements
• Tertiary
  Education Assistance
• Health
  and Wellbeing Program
• Long
  Service Leave after 5 years
• Training
  and Development Opportunities
• Employee
  Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness
  Passport Option
• Social
  Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee
  Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further
position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our
websitewww.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team
on 02 4560 4444.

Applications close Sunday, 30th
August 2026

Applications must be submitted online.

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your
application.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors
in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from
this process.