Senior Environmental Health Officer
Job No:
BATC108
Location:
Bathurst
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced environmental management professional to lead our motivated and collaborative team of Environmental Officer’s at Bathurst Regional Council. The Senior Environmental Officer will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role and be capable of implementing policies, procedures and programs that both educate the community and assist Council to protect and enhance the local environment.
It is essential that the successful candidate is an excellent communicator as they will provide technical and policy advice to internal and external stakeholders and be confident in negotiating conflict to achieve satisfactory outcomes.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Environmental Health or Science
- A minimum of five year’s experience in the monitoring and inspection of premises to ensure compliance with Public Health and Environmental Standards
- Demonstrated ability to prepare warning letters, notices, orders and Penalty Infringement Notices under various Acts
- Demonstrated capacity to provide specialist technical advice in the assessment of development applications relevant to Environmental Health
- Solid working knowledge of the Food Act 2003, Public Health Act 2010, Local Government Act 1993 and associated regulations
- Ability and experience in the mentoring and supervision of staff
- Advance written and verbal communication and customer service skills
- Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Organised and committed to continuously improving systems, procedures and policies
- Demonstrated experience in providing timely and technically sound advice to staff, businesses and the community in environmental health matters
- Intermediate user of MS Office applications, Mitti (iAuditor), Intramaps and industry specific programs
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of various IT hardware for both office and field based applications
- Willingness to work outside of ordinary business hours to complete inspections when required
What We Can Offer
Work/Life Balance enjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset
Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs
Fitness Passport to stay active and healthy
Training & Development to expand your skills
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services
To view the Position Description click here
This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug & alcohol screen
Salary: $1,809.00 to $1,900.57 per week (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience) plus superannuation and a leaseback vehicle
Position Status: Permanent - Full Time
Hours of work: 35 hours per week with an RDO every third week
Application closing date: Sunday, 1 November 2026, at 11.59pm
Contact Officer: Anna Stapleton, Manager Environment - 6333 6268
How to Apply?
To apply, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You will need to upload a Resume to complete the application.
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Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.
