Environmental Health Officer Graduate

Are you passionate about protecting your community's health and environment? Are you seeking a meaningful career that makes a real difference?  Here’s your chance to build a rewarding career while enjoying an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.

Start Your Career in Environmental Health with MidCoast Council! 

Whether you’re a recent graduate or already hold a qualification in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or Environmental Management and are ready to put your skills into practice, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re passionate about protecting your community and making a real impact on public health, this could be the opportunity for you.

Join our Environmental Health & Regulatory Services team in a dynamic, hands-on role where no two days are the same. From inspecting food premises to investigating environmental concerns, you’ll gain valuable experience while contributing directly to the health, safety, and wellbeing of the community.

What You'll Be Doing 

In this role, you’ll:

• Conduct inspections across a variety of premises, think restaurants, hair salons, swimming pools, caravan parks, and more!
• Support the assessment of development applications and other compliance matters.
• Investigate community requests about air quality, noise, water pollution, and other environmental health issues.
• Take part in public health education programs that make a difference in people’s lives.
• Collect evidence, prepare reports, and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in building a client-focused, outcome-driven culture within our Environmental Health Team.

What We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate:

• Has completed, or is close to completing, a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Has strong research and analytical skills to tackle real-world environmental health challenges.
• Can build great relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.
• Is organised, proactive, and can manage their time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally.
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Holds a current Driver’s Licence.

Why Join Us?

• Fast-track your career with hands-on experience in all areas of environmental health.
• Make a meaningful impact on community health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive and welcoming team.
• Be part of a fun, collaborative workplace where your ideas and enthusiasm are valued.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Looking to relocate? From housing and transport to community connections and personalised support - discover a range of local services designed to make your move to the MidCoast region easier.  Learn more here.

Salary: Commencing salary circa $71,192 p.a. plus superannuation. Salary progression opportunities are available throughout the graduate program as you develop your skills and experience. 

A vehicle arrangement will be made with the successful candidate for this role. Council will provide you with a leaseback vehicle for an annual fee calculated as 20% of the gross purchase price. This is a fully maintained vehicle for both business and full private use with no additional expenses in normal use.

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.   

Tenure: Full time, Fixed term 3 year contract. 

Closing date: Sunday 19 April 2026 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Emily Nicolson, Senior Environmental Health Officer – Projects and Policies, who is the hiring manager for this role. Emily can be reached on (02) 7955 7437 or at emily.nicolson@midcoast.nsw.gov.au

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Human Resources Officer, who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.