Environmental Health Officer(s)

About Us

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

About The Role

Position

We are currently seeking qualified, experienced, and motivated professionals to join our Health and Environment team. Applications are encouraged from candidates with a range of experience, with Council considering appointment at different levels based on the successful applicant’s qualifications, skills and experience.

Reporting to the Coordinator Health and Environment, our Environmental Health Officers provide expert support and guidance in the delivery of a broad range of environmental health services, and associated compliance functions. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in the delivery of environmental health services within a local government context, with the ability to independently manage a diverse range of environmental health matters.

The roles work contribute to a positive, customer-focused culture, ensuring high-quality service delivery and effective community engagement and education.

Council will consider both full time and part time working arrangements, and will discuss further with the preferred candidates and interview stage.

To be successful you will bring

Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.Tertiary qualifications in an environmental health / science related field.Demonstrated experience in an environmental health related role with experience in delivering specialist environmental health services within local government.Demonstrated experience in establishing good rapport with various community sectors and dealing with a broad range of customers and community representatives in a courteous and professional manner.Demonstrated high-level communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to prepare environmental health reports and submissions.

The rewards

A generous and competitive salary depending on qualifications, skills and experience.Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement for full time staff (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture.Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options.Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 28 August 2026

Specific enquiries

Kerri Watts | Manager Health and Environment | 02 6686 1265

How To Apply

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