Environmental Health Officer

Orange City Council; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Permanent full-time role

35 hours per week

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

Orange City Council is seeking an Environmental Health professional to deliver regulatory services across food safety, public health and environmental protection in Orange. The role involves assessing applications, inspections and providing practical compliance guidance to keep the community safe and healthy.

You will work in a permanent full-time position with 35 hours per week, enjoying flexible arrangements and opportunities for development while contributing to a progressive city and region.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree qualifications in Environmental and Public Health and/or related qualification.
• Current driver's licence required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regulatory services across food safety, public health and environmental protection.
• Assess applications and conduct inspections.
• Resolve complaints and provide practical compliance advice.
• Shape decisions to protect the community and environment.

Skills

Environmental health expertise

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Environmental/Public Health

Job description

Grade: 9Weekly Hours: 35 (flexible working arrangements available)Salary: From $89,964 (plus superannuation)

About Orange City Council:

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 850 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim is to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the Role:

Turn your environmental health expertise into visible community impact. In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll help keep Orange safe, healthy and thriving by delivering trusted regulatory services across food safety, public health and environmental protection. From assessing applications and conducting inspections to resolving complaints and providing practical compliance advice, you’ll shape decisions that protect the community and strengthen environmental health standards across the region.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Relevant degree qualifications in Environmental and Public Health and/or related qualification
• Current driver's licence
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check

What’s on Offer:

• Work Life Balance – Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including compressed work weeks or fortnightly RDOs, plus generous leave provisions
• Culture – Join a supportive, safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where your contribution is valued
• Security – Build your future in a permanent full-time role, working 35 hours per week
• Career – Grow your expertise through excellent learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing – Access Council’s employee assistance program, Fitness Passport and health and wellbeing programs
• Job Satisfaction – See the impact of your work while contributing to a city and region with community at the heart of everything we do

Ready to make an impact?

Bring your expertise, curiosity and commitment to great community outcomes. Apply by submitting your resume and a brief response explaining why you are a great fit for the role. Recent and soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to apply.

Get your application in by:18 October 2026

For any enquiries, reach out to Talisa Griffiths, Environmental Health Coordinator, on 02 6393 8***.