Graduate Environmental Compliance & Protection Officer

Here at CBCity 

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 21 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents.

The role

Build your career in environmental compliance while making a positive impact across our City!

As a Graduate Environmental Compliance and Protection Officer, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting Council’s responsibilities across public health, environmental protection and land use compliance. You’ll work across a range of regulatory and compliance matters, developing practical skills and experience in applying key legislation while helping to protect the community and local environment.

This is a two-year Temporary Full-Time opportunity, commencing in February 2027 designed to build your knowledge of Local Government regulatory services, gain exposure to real-world compliance matters and establish a strong foundation for your career in environmental health and protection.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Deliver a high standard of customer service, providing practical and solutions-focused advice.
• Develop your knowledge and application of environmental, planning, public health and Local Government legislation.
• Assist with investigations, evidence gathering, inspections, report writing and record keeping.
• Work collaboratively with Council teams and external stakeholders, including government agencies, consultants and community groups.
• Represent Council at meetings with community members, applicants, property owners and other stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, correspondence and regulatory advice.

You will have

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Health or equivalent as accredited by Environmental Health Australia, completed within 24 months prior to February 2027.
• A current C Class driver's licence.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $74,692 (Grade D, Step 1) + 12% super.

What’s on offer

• Temporary Full-Time opportunity
• An attractive remuneration package.
• Work/Life balance environment.
• An investment in your career growth, learning and development.
• Bankstown location (close to public transport).
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload a

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the essential qualifications and experience within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:59pm Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at ***********@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.