Senior Environmental Health Officer

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. 
 
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. 

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

Contributing to important community outcomes and making a real impact for Singleton the natural diversity of this role means that every day will be different. The Senior Environmental Health Officer works within the Regulatory Services unit calling on sound experience and knowledge of environmental health matters to lead a small team to provide environmental health regulation services to Council's customers. This service unit is supported by a dedicated team of support personnel to achieve continuous improvement and high-quality service to Council's customers.

Key responsibilities include;

• Coordinate and deliver environmental health inspection programs, including food premises, swimming pools, on-site sewage systems, public health matters, and other regulated facilities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Respond to, investigate, and resolve complaints related to environmental health, public safety, noise, and pollution, providing accurate advice and remedial action to the community as required.
• Administer and enforce environmental and public health legislation, including reporting, compliance follow-up, and, where necessary, initiation of legal action.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance, and supervision to environmental health staff, including rostering, workload management, and professional development.
• Develop, implement, and review policies, procedures, and special projects to support continuous improvement in environmental health and regulatory services.
• Represent Council on matters relating to environmental health and management, including the Development Assessment Panel, and maintain strong community engagement while promoting Council’s reputation.

Essential to this role is a degree, diploma, or certificate in Environmental Health or equivalent, complemented by general practical knowledge of local government health and environmental regulation practices. A current NSW drivers licence is required for this role. 

A sound understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993, Public Health Act 2010, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, Swimming Pools Act 1992, and Food Act 2003 & Regulations, and previous experience in a regulatory function either within Local, State or Federal Government would be advantageous. 

This position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis working 35 hours per week. Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 12 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $95,597 - $107,533 per annum plus a generous vehicle allowance of $18,168 and 12% superannuation. 

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:   

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks 

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:     

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:   

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:   

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program
  
  

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?  Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description.

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Andrew Henry, Acting Manager Development and Regulatory Services on 02 6578 7341. 

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

Singleton Council is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants who will be working with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2025.