A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join our team until February 2026, supporting our team in protecting, promoting and improving public health across Port Stephens.

Your role is vital in developing Environmental Health Programs and providing Environmental Health advice to both internal and external stakeholders, the community, and Government agencies.

With a balance of being in the office and out in the field, you will leverage your experience and knowledge of key policies and legislation to fulfil our Environmental Health outcomes, programs, and projects.

This is a great opportunity for the secondment of an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking to gain inter-council experience, or experience in Local Government.

This is a contract opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement

Base Salary Range: $87,392 - $102,814 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $18,619.19 motor vehicle allowance + $2,312 retention allowance

You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here –v iew the position description.

Completion of application assessments covering key functional areas (OSMS, Business premises, Regulated Systems, Caravan Parks)

Investigation of pollution, unauthorised, and illegal activities, taken through to outcomes in accordance with adopted policies and statutory provisions

Provide key customer service to Elected Council, internal Council officers, rate payers, Environmental Health industry, consultants, residents and Government/Non-Government agencies

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or other relevant qualifications and/or experience

Demonstrated knowledge of Environmental Health and Local Government legislation, including the Food Act, Public Health Act, Local Government Act, Protection of the Environment Operations Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Contaminated Land Management Act, and related subordinate legislation

This is life at PSC!

Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu

Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it

Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program

Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance

Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre

Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café

And lots more…

Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…

Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 3 August 2025

Contact: Lisa Kavanagh, Environmental Health Team Leader, (02) 4988 0448 or 0409 463 429

For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values

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