Environmental Health Officer

About the opportunity Are you passionate about protecting public health and the environment? Join our team as an Environmental Health Officer working directly with our community to safeguard public and environmental health. Key duties include Conducting compliance inspections and enforcing public health legislation Assessing applications for on‑site wastewater management systems Guiding and educating the community to promote positive behavioural change If you’re proactive, detail‑oriented and ready to tackle meaningful challenges we want to hear from you Remuneration $87,711 - $100,867 per annum plus superannuation Benefits Full‑time 35 hours per week Flexible work arrangement options, including hybrid work, nine‑day fortnight or monthly RDO 13% superannuation with a 1% increase in January 2026 Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years Paid Parental Leave Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance programme Generous corporate fitness programme for you and your immediate family members Weekly Health and Wellbeing programmes held on site Free flu vaccination programme Lease‑back vehicle – full private use available Free parking on‑site Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley About you To succeed in this role you’ll hold a Bachelor of Science specialising in Environmental Health (or equivalent) accredited by Environmental Health Australia or Environmental Health Professionals Australia. You’ll bring solid experience in a similar role with strong knowledge of key legislation. Your ability to interpret and apply environmental health laws and standards will be key to delivering informed practical advice. What's next We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume. Candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions. For more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to Apply page. Pre‑Employment Screening Please note that prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre‑employment checks such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check. About Us At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We are committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities. We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans in pursuing a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable sustainable and meaningful employment. There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact for a confidential discussion. Applications Close: Thursday 13 November 2025 at 11.30pm Who to Contact: Brendan Mayman, Environmental Health Coordinator, on. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position. Required Experience: Unclear Seniority Key Skills: Academics, Commerce, Facility Management, Fire and Safety Engineering, Back Office Support, Import & Export Employment Type: Full‑Time Experience: Years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary: $87,711 - $100,867 #J-18808-Ljbffr