Environmental Health Officer - fixed-term

Coffs Harbour City Council- Intranet; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time 35 hours per week

12% superannuation

10-month fixed-term

Job summary

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking an Environmental Health Officer for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time role. You will inspect, investigate and engage with stakeholders to protect public health and support sustainable community outcomes on the Coffs Coast.

The role offers a competitive salary starting from $102,967.77 plus 12% superannuation, with potential for extension based on performance. This internal advertisement targets Council employees and volunteers with tenure.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental health, environmental management or a related field.
• Ability to apply legislation and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and investigations to support public health outcomes.
• Engage with stakeholders to promote environmental compliance.
• Contribute to environmental management initiatives and reporting.

Skills

Environmental health

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Job description

This is an internal advertisement. At this stage, applications are only open to Council employees (permanent, temporary and casual) and currently engaged labour hire and volunteers with greater than 6 months' tenure with Council.

About the role

Ready to take on a role where no two days are the same? As an Environmental Health Officer, you'll play a key role in protecting public health, supporting environmental outcomes and helping shape a safe, sustainable future for our community. From inspections and investigations through to stakeholder engagement, environmental management and compliance activities, you'll gain exposure to a diverse range of matters while making a genuine difference across the Coffs Coast. This 12-month fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to further develop your expertise, expand your professional experience and contribute to meaningful community outcomes.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

You are a proactive and adaptable professional who enjoys solving complex problems and delivering positive outcomes for the community. With experience in environmental health, environmental management or a related field, you can confidently apply legislation, manage competing priorities and build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You communicate effectively, take a practical approach to compliance and enjoy working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

What's on offer?

• Competitive Salary (from $102,967.77) depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation
• 10-month fixed-term with possibility of extension
• Full Time 35 hours per week

Want to chat?

Please reach out to James Moss, Team Leader Public Health and Environment on [e-mail] or via phone [phone] to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at [e-mail]

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.