Environmental Health Officer (Graduate)

ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic recent or near graduate to join its Public and Environmental Health team.

Reporting to the Coordinator Public and Environmental Health, you will be mentored by and collaborate with a team of professionals dedicated to delivering high level environmental health services to meet statutory and community needs. This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, with a primary focus on collaborating closely with the Public and Environmental Health team. The successful candidate will contribute to fostering a positive, customer-focused culture, ensuring high-quality service delivery and effective community engagement.  

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Recent or substantial completion of tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health or a related field.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven digital literacy with competence in Microsoft 365, namely Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team that has a focus on delivering quality customer service within set timeframes.

The rewards

• An annual salary range of $68,700 to $88,900 (plus 11.5% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• Support and mentoring by highly experienced and professional staff.
• A rostered day off working arrangement (19 day month, 9 day fortnight or 4 day week, subject to operational requirements and approval).
• Fitness Passport membership options.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 14 March 2025

Specific enquiries

Rachael Jenner | Coordinator Public and Environmental Health | 02 6686 1264 

How to apply

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