Senior Environmental Health Officer

Council Jobs; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Leave Entitlements

Fitness Passport

Training & Development

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Bathurst Regional Council invites an experienced Senior Environmental Officer to lead a motivated team and implement policies that educate the community while protecting and enhancing the local environment.

The role requires strong communication, conflict negotiation and the ability to provide technical advice to staff and external partners. 35-hour week with occasional after-hours inspections and a permanent full-time appointment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Health or Science
• Minimum five year’s experience in the monitoring and inspection of premises to ensure compliance with Public Health and Environmental Standards
• Demonstrated ability to prepare warning letters, notices, orders and Penalty Infringement Notices under various Acts
• Demonstrated capacity to provide specialist technical advice in the assessment of development applications relevant to Environmental Health
• Solid working knowledge of the Food Act 2003, Public Health Act 2010, Local Government Act 1993 and associated regulations
• Ability and experience in the mentoring and supervision of staff
• Advanced written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Organised and committed to continuously improving systems, procedures and policies
• Demonstrated experience in providing timely and technically sound advice to staff, businesses and the community in environmental health matters
• Intermediate user of MS Office applications, Mitti (iAuditor), Intramaps and industry specific programs
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of various IT hardware for both office and field based applications
• Willingness to work outside of ordinary business hours to complete inspections when required

Responsibilities

• Lead our team of Environmental Officers to deliver high quality environmental health programs
• Provide technical and policy advice to internal and external stakeholders
• Support the Councils in implementing policies and improving environmental standards

Skills

Environmental Health

Policy Advice

Negotiation Skills

Staff Supervision

MS Office

IT Proficiency

Education

Bachelor in Environmental Health

Tools

Mitti (iAuditor)

Intramaps

MS Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced environmental management professional to lead our motivated and collaborative team of Environmental Officer’s at Bathurst Regional Council. The Senior Environmental Officer will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role and be capable of implementing policies, procedures and programs that both educate the community and assist Council to protect and enhance the local environment.

It is essential that the successful candidate is an excellent communicator as they will provide technical and policy advice to internal and external stakeholders and be confident in negotiating conflict to achieve satisfactory outcomes.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced environmental management professional to lead our motivated and collaborative team of Environmental Officer’s at Bathurst Regional Council. The Senior Environmental Officer will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role and be capable of implementing policies, procedures and programs that both educate the community and assist Council to protect and enhance the local environment.

It is essential that the successful candidate is an excellent communicator as they will provide technical and policy advice to internal and external stakeholders and be confident in negotiating conflict to achieve satisfactory outcomes.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Health or Science
• A minimum of five year’s experience in the monitoring and inspection of premises to ensure compliance with Public Health and Environmental Standards
• Demonstrated ability to prepare warning letters, notices, orders and Penalty Infringement Notices under various Acts
• Demonstrated capacity to provide specialist technical advice in the assessment of development applications relevant to Environmental Health
• Solid working knowledge of the Food Act 2003, Public Health Act 2010, Local Government Act 1993 and associated regulations
• Ability and experience in the mentoring and supervision of staff
• Advance written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Organised and committed to continuously improving systems, procedures and policies
• Demonstrated experience in providing timely and technically sound advice to staff, businesses and the community in environmental health matters
• Intermediate user of MS Office applications, Mitti (iAuditor), Intramaps and industry specific programs
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of various IT hardware for both office and field based applications
• Willingness to work outside of ordinary business hours to complete inspections when required

What We Can Offer

• Work/Life Balance enjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset
• Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs
• Fitness Passport to stay active and healthy
• Training & Development to expand your skills
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services

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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug & alcohol screen

Salary: $1,809.00 to $1,900.57 per week (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience) plus superannuation and a leaseback vehicle

Position Status: Permanent - Full Time

Hours of work: 35 hours per week with an RDO every third week

Application closing date: Sunday, 1 November 2026, at 11.59pm

Contact Officer:Anna Stapleton, Manager Environment - 6333 6268

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being aFlexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being aChild Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.