Environmental Health Officer
Job No:
TSC1634
Location:
Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site
Step into a dynamic role supporting innovative Environmental Health projects that tackle emerging public health challenges, including the growing impacts of climate change on our community. You’ll play a key part in guiding residents, developers, and partner agencies with expert environmental health advice while helping deliver Council’s vital regulatory functions that protect community wellbeing.
About the role:
- Conduct environmental health assessments for proposed developments, preparing high‑quality reports and providing policy advice to Council staff, consultants, proponents and the community.
- Undertake routine environmental health inspections, investigate complaints and report on potential breaches of food safety, environmental and public health legislation, using strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Support the Environmental Health Team in delivering key projects and programs that advance the Environmental Health Strategy, including community education initiatives.
- Apply sound knowledge of environmental health legislation and concepts relating to water, noise, air pollution and public health, maintaining specialist expertise where required.
- Analyse environmental reports for compliance with standards and legislation, utilise Council’s information systems (ECM and Ci) for document and complaint management, and provide advice as part of the unit’s duty roster while using strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
What's on offer:
- A maximum term contract, 12 months parental leave, effective from February 2026, with the possibility of extension or permanency subject to performance, funding and operational need
- An attractive base salary ranging from $84,316 per annum with competency-based increments up to $99,874 per annum, plus 12% super
- 70-hour, 9-day fortnight
- Training and development opportunities.
- Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance.
- Generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- A candidate eligible for membership with Environmental Health Australia, with sound knowledge of environmental and public health matters including food safety, air/noise/water pollution, contaminated land, on‑site sewage management, acid sulfate soils, noise assessment and water quality monitoring.
- A strong understanding of inspection principles and practices, and the ability to apply environmental and public health legislation within a local government context.
- Demonstrated high‑level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear reports and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Proven conflict‑resolution ability and well‑developed problem‑solving skills to effectively manage challenging environmental and public health matters.
- Demonstrated proficiency in digital and information management systems, including GIS and other software used to support environmental health functions.
About Us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- Tweed Heads is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 06 February 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
Click here to view the Position Description
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Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process
Pre-Employment Screening:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
How To Apply
Please note: You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document. You can then COPY and PASTE your answers from Word into the below fields.
- Have your Resume document ready to go.
- Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. For tips on how to address selection criteria, click here.
- You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
- Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.
If you'd like to COPY and PASTE selection criteria fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:
Selection Criteria:
- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
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Do you hold a recognised degree‑level qualification in Environmental Health or an equivalent qualification where specialist knowledge is required?
- Please briefly explain why you think your education, skill set, and personality make you suitable for this position within our Environmental Health Team.
- What is your experience with undertaking routine inspections? What legislation have you used when undertaking routine inspections?
- Please describe a time you have effectively used verbal and written communication skills during an investigation for a customer service request. What was the outcome?
- Please describe your time management skills and how you prioritise tasks.
- Please detail your experience using digital and information management systems, including GIS or similar software. How have these tools supported your work in environmental health or related fields?
- Do you hold a current driver's licence - car?
Desirable:
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Do you hold current Workcover OHS Induction Training for Construction Work (White Card)?
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| Unit | Planning and Regulation |
| Job Grade | JG 6 |
| Industry | Planning and Regulation |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
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