Environmental Health Officer
SALARY: $91,272 - 115,439 p.a + Super + Leaseback or Vehicle Allowance
This is a grade range position, therefore in accordance with qualifications, accreditation, experience and demonstrated skills, the prospective employee will be assessed between Grade 14 to 16.
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570
- Enjoy a 35 hour working week
- Fully maintained leaseback vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Flexibility through flex leave provisions
- Professional career development
- Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options
Come join an organisation with endless opportunities, where people choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape, influence and grow a community.
As one of our Environmental Health Officers, you will take pride in protecting and enhancing public health and the environmental systems of Camden LGA. Working independently, but supporting a team, you will keep our customers and the health of the community at the forefront to ensure public and environmental health is protected.
Don't miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.
Essential:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant science, applied science or similar degree, with previous experience in an environmental health role
- A sound working knowledge and expertise in the application and administration of current Acts and associated Regulations as they relate to the environment and public health
- Local Government Act
- Protection of the Environment Operations Act
- Food Act
- Public Health Act
- Contaminated Lands Management Act
- All other relevant legislation and standards currently in use by local government EHO's
- Experience in inspection and regulation of regulated premises
- Experience in investigating and resolving complaints relating to air, water, noise, land, on-site sewage management systems and public health issues
- Ability to make sound judgements and interpretations based on analysis of information and complex situations
- Sound organisation and time management skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with demonstrated conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated ability to operate computer systems and database systems
- Proven ability to work in multi-disciplined teams
Desirable:
- Postgraduate qualifications in environmental science or management, or a related discipline
- The ability to solve problems using research, analysis and evaluation of information which is often not readily available
- Experience in approvals, inspection and regulation of on-site sewage management facilities
- Possess a broad understanding and knowledge of environment and health issues as they pertain to local government with a strong environmental ethic with a strong desire to educate others
Further Information: Sarah Parker, Acting Coordinator Public Health on 02 4653 3345
Closing Date for above position: 9 March 2026
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