Environmental Health Officer
- Protect communities through real-world environmental action
- Work with government to shape safer, healthier public spaces
- Investigate hazards and help enforce critical health standards
Apply now! Lead environmental health surveillance, enforce Public Health Acts, liaise agencies, manage hazards & outbreak.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Environmental Health Officer
Remuneration: $71,467 – $104,066 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Cumberland Hospital - North Parramatta
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
A rare opportunity for an Environmental Health professional to join the elite public health unit at the Centre for Population Health. The ideal candidate will confidently apply their skills to prepare and respond to a wide variety of public health issues and apply their environmental health speciality skills to new and emerging environmental exposures. Research opportunities, training and career development pathways are fostered. Key responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring and responding to environmental health hazards
- Enforcing public health legislation and regulations
- Liaising with government agencies and local councils
- Investigating complaints and conduct health surveys
- Support outbreak response and public health reporting
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualification: Degree or equivalent qualifications in Environmental Health
Selection Criteria:
- Degree or equivalent qualifications in Environmental Health.
- Detailed knowledge of the NSW Public Health Act 2010, the Smoke Free Environment Act 2000, and the Public Health (Tobacco) Act and their associated Regulations.
- Demonstrated experience in and understanding of environmental health, including relevant public health legislation and assessment of environmental health risks.
- Good written and oral communication skills and competency in using the MS computer package (Word/Excel/Powerpoint).
- Ability to plan and complete tasks independently as well as to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Current NSW Class C Drivers licence.
Requisition ID: REQ561870
Applications Close: 18th May 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Jody Houston on 02 9840 3603
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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