Overview
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A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. The region is known for its coastal and rural lifestyle, with services across libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.
Responsibilities
- Support the service delivery of BVSC’s environmental health programs, including surveillance of retail food premises, public health premises, on-site wastewater management systems, BVSC drinking water quality management, environmental health complaint investigations, environmental management, emergency response, and health promotion and education.
- Assist the Coordinator with referral assessment for Development Applications and prepare associated documentation and statements for environmental health matters.
- Prepare and conduct surveys, monitoring programs, or assessments relating to potential pollution from commercial or industrial premises.
About You / Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification in Environmental Health or Environmental Management or Environmental Science or equivalent relevant qualification.
- Three (3) years’ experience in environmental health and inspections in a local government environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge in environmental health and the legislation pertinent to the role, including but not limited to: Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979; Local Government Act 1993; Food Act 2003; Public Health Act 2010; Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise, negotiate, and mediate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Analytical and investigative capabilities.
Benefits
- This is a fixed-term, full-time position working 35 hours per week for three (3) years.
- The total remuneration package commences at $95,484.48 gross per annum, comprising of $1,639.50 per week base salary and $196.74 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%).
- Leaseback vehicle; Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight); Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews; Salary packaging program (SmartSalary); Wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring, and annual flu vaccinations.
Additional Information
- For further information on this position, please contact Myfanwy Appleton - Environmental Health Coordinator on.
- Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 24 September 2025.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
- This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Council Immunisation Procedure.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full time
Job function
- Other
Industries
- Government Administration
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📌 Environmental Health Officer
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