The Environmental Compliance Officer investigates breaches of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Protection of the Environment Operations Act and the Local Government Act in relation to contaminated lands, pollution, building non compliances, illegal land uses, unhealthy lands and more.
Position Type
2 x temporary 12-month full-time roles available
Salary
$77,500 to $104,459 per annum (based on 70 hours per fortnight) plus superannuation and a 9-day fortnight.
Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
About us
At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to work at
Hornsby Shire Council.
About the role
The role requires the application of your knowledge and management of investigations in a range of legislation including but not limited to the Local Government Act 1993, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The role also requires an ability to manage competing workload priorities and provide quality customer service.
The role sits within the Environmental Compliance Team, reporting to the Team Leader Environmental Compliance and overseen by a Senior Environmental Compliance Officer.
Position requirements
- Applicants must have, or be studying, a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Law (Local Government) or the like, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Good written and oral communication skills,
- Good computer literacy,
- Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills,
- Ability to provide quality customer service, and
- A current Class C driver’s licence
About you
You will have good problem-solving, communication, and conflict resolution skills and a passion for protecting the environment and providing good customer service to the community.
Benefits of working with us
We offer more than just a job. We understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:
- Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
- Generous leave provisions, including:
- Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
- Parental Leave (up to 24 weeks)
- Health & Wellbeing Leave
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
- Social Club
- Long Service Awards
For more information
For further information and to apply, please visit
our website
Applications close
28 May 2026 at 11.30pm
