Senior Environmental Health Officer

Permanent Full Time position

Salary: $104,611 to $116,756 per annum (based on 70 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation and a 9-day fortnight. 

Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

About us

Hornsby Shire is located on Sydney's upper north shore, approximately 25 kilometres north of the CBD. Known as the ‘Bushland Shire’, our local government area is characterised by bushland comprising national park, major waterways, natural reserves and rural landscape. The rest of the Shire combines urban, rural and open spaces. We are a diverse and inclusive Council and we encourage candidates from different backgrounds to apply.

About the role

Council is seeking a pro-active, enthusiastic Senior Environmental Health Officer who has outstanding organisational skills and who has demonstrated knowledge in food safety regulation, public health and safety, compliance, environmental protection, building and land-use planning and the regulatory functions that follow this framework.

In this role, you will utilise your extensive knowledge of the Food Act 2003, Public Health Act 2010, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, Local Government Act 1993 and other delegated NSW legislation.

About you

The successful applicant will work closely with the Environment and Health Team Leader proactively keeping them informed on Environmental Health matters and will be required to mentor staff and utilise their sound negotiation, regulatory and enforcement skills to deliver outcomes in line with Council's Operational Plan and Delivery Program.

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to negotiate, mediate and problem-solve complex matters. You will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science or the like, or have demonstrated equivalent experience.

Benefits of working with us!

We pride ourselves on having a fantastic culture with a genuine appreciation for work-life balance. Visit www.hornsby.gov.au/careers and click on "what we offer" to learn about the wonderful benefits available at Hornsby Council.

For further information please contact Kate Tulloch, Team Leader Environment and Health, on 9847 6619.

Closing date: 24 February 2025 at 11.30pm. Interviews proposed for the week commencing 3 March 2025. 

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