Ku-ring-gai Council

Senior Environmental Health Officer

Senior Environmental Health Officer

• Salary $106,323.88 to $123,335.16 p/a + super
• Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week
• Flexible Working Arrangements available

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.

About the role

Reporting to the Coordinator Environment Health Services, this role will see you provide specialist services, guidance, information and advice on environmental health matters.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Engage in Council’s food regulation program in accordance with delegated authority under the NSW Food Act
• Manage databases and undertake inspections of relevant regulated systems and premises under the NSW Public Health Act
• Issue Warning Letters, Notices, Orders, Penalty Notices and attend court proceedings as required
• Investigate enquiries and complaints
• Collect relevant evidence for appropriate enforcement action
• Prepare written reports as appropriate
• Provide advice to both internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science or related field
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Experience in the field of environmental health within a Local or State Government setting
• Knowledge of the relevant environmental health legislation in NSW including the Local Government Act, Food Act, Public Health Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act
• 5 years of Local Government environmental health experience 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Competent in the use of MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Flexible Working Arrangements available
• Fitness Passport

• Leaseback Vehicle offered

• Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive team environment
• Access to a wide range of 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 Joanna Assad on 02 9424 0827

Closes: 11:30pm, Thursday 6 March 2025

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer