- Permanent / Part Time / 28 hours per week
- Salary: $66,023 - $80,942 gross p.a. (pro rata) plus 12% Super
- Located at Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Road, Nowra
- Applications close Sunday, 22 March 2026 (at midnight)
About the Role
Join our team and help protect, promote, and improve the environment and public health and safety of our community. In this role, you will provide professional advice, deliver education, and support compliance across a wide range of environmental and public health matters.
You will work collaboratively with other Council divisions and state agencies to achieve positive outcomes while administering and enforcing relevant legislation, regulations, and Council policies.
The main duties of this position include:
- Assess and determine applications for approval to operate existing sewage management facilities.
- Inspection and assessment of sewage management facilities on domestic and commercial premises.
- Investigation and enforcement activities for compliance with relevant environmental legislation such as the Protection of the Environment Operations Act and Regulations, e.g. for air, noise, water pollution and waste dumping matters.
Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.
This is a grade range position, therefore in accordance with qualifications, accreditation, experience and demonstrated skills, the prospective employee will be assessed as either Grade 9, 10 or 11.
- Grade 9 - $66,023 - $76,858 gross p.a. (pro rata) plus 12% Super
- Grade 10 - $72,918 - $83,759 gross p.a. (pro rata) plus 12% Super
- Grade 11 - $79,820 - $90,655 gross p.a. (pro rata) plus 12% Super
About You
Progression from a Grade 9 to a Grade 11 Environmental Health Officer position is subject to competencies being met and increased responsibilities and complexity of tasks being undertaken or managed. See EHO Broad Banding Framework attached to the job description.
Grade 9
- Substantially completed tertiary degree qualification in Applied Science majoring in Environmental Health or equivalent
Grade 10
- Tertiary degree qualifications in Applied Science Majoring in Environmental Health or equivalent.
- Eligible to become a member of Environmental Health Australia or equivalent professional association.
Grade 11
- Tertiary degree qualifications in Applied Science Majoring in Environmental Health or equivalent and practicing/mentoring in a specialised area.
All Grades
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
- Current NSW Work Cover Construction Induction Card
- Proof of Australian working rights
How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
- Briefly outline your experience in working within local government or any other relevant experience in this field.
Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.
Applications Close: Sunday, 22 March 2026 (at midnight)
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Glendon Lee - Senior Environmental Health Officer - 02 4429 3407
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits include:
- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and applicants with disability can request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.
