Senior Environmental Health Officer
Job No:
PP00860
Location:
Gordon
Senior Environmental Health Officer
- Salary $109,513.56 to $127,034.96 p/a + super
- Permanent full time office-based position – 35 hours per week
- Access to private use of a vehicle through Council’s Private Leaseback Scheme
- Access to Flex Leave
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich local government areas, with Council’s office located in Gordon, just 16 km north of the CBD.
With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts and extensive natural bushland, Ku-ring-gai is committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character and strong community values.
About the role
Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to join our dynamic Compliance Services team.
The position is office-based and will require you to manage complex environmental health matters, deliver high-quality regulatory services, and provide technical leadership across a varied environmental health portfolio, including regular engagement with stakeholders and site-based matters.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Undertake inspections of regulated premises including food premises, places where skin penetration is performed, public swimming pools and on-site sewer management systems
- Investigate assigned matters and customer requests relating to public health, food safety, pollution control, and environmental health issues
- Provide advice on development applications, and referrals to protect public and environmental health
- Prepare reports and represent Council in legal and regulatory matters as required
- Liaise with other Councils, State Government bodies and community groups as needed
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- To be eligible for this position, applicants must have the right to work in Australia on an ongoing basis.
- Degree qualifications in Environmental Health, Environmental Science or a related field (sufficient to satisfy membership with Environmental Health Australia (EHA) NSW INC)
- Current NSW driver’s licence
- At least 5 years experience in local government or a similar regulatory environment
- In-depth knowledge of relevant public health and environmental health related legislation
- Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
Benefits
- 35 hour working week
- Eligibility to participate in Council’s flexible work scheme (flex leave), available following successful completion of the first four weeks of employment.
- Access to private use of a vehicle through Council’s Private Leaseback Scheme
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
- Supportive team environment
- Access to development and training opportunities
For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.
How to apply
Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.
Like to know more Contact Michael Azzi on 02 9424 0153
Closes: 11:30pm, Wednesday 11 March 2026
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer