Environmental Health Officer

Protect community health through environmental risk managementInvestigate public health hazards and disease outbreaksJoin a specialist team improving health across Western Sydney

Investigate, manage and prevent environmental health risks while protecting communities through public health surveillance, compliance and education.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Environmental Health Officer

Remuneration: $77,299 – $123,490 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Cumberland Hospital - Centre for Population Health – Burramattagal

Where you'll be working

Join the Population Health Directorate at Cumberland Hospital and play a critical role in protecting and improving the health of communities across Western Sydney. Working within the Public Health Unit, you'll collaborate with experienced environmental health professionals, health agencies and government stakeholders to identify, assess and respond to environmental health risks that impact thousands of people every day.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Environmental Health Officer seeking meaningful work, professional growth and the chance to contribute to public health outcomes on a regional scale.

Be part of a highly skilled Public Health and Environmental Health team Work across a diverse and rapidly growing Western Sydney community Collaborate with NSW Health, local councils and regulatory agencies Contribute to public health emergency responses and outbreak investigations Thrive in a supportive culture focused on learning, innovation and community impact

What You'll Be Doing

As an Environmental Health Officer with the Centre for Population Health at Western Sydney Local Health District, you will work with our community and stakeholders in the Central River City, the heart of Sydney.

You'll work with health services across the district across our 5 hospitals as well as key stakeholders in our Aboriginal communities, local government and universities. This is a rewarding position where you can apply your specialised skills and knowledge of environmental health in a public health unit, ready to respond and support health protection initiatives in NSW.

You will conduct environmental health surveillance activities and investigate environmental health issues through inspections and desktop inquiry as an Authorised Environmental Health Officer. Responding to notifiable conditions and public health risks from legionella control, drinking water, skin penetration and funeral matters to healthy built environments, providing expert advice and deliver environmental health promotion programs at community events.

The Environmental Health team support initiatives and invitations to work with our Aboriginal communities that improve health outcomes including Housing for Health projects and community events

How To Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

License: Current NSW Class C Driver’s License Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in an accredited Environmental Health degree

Selection Criteria

Tertiary qualifications in applied science (environmental health) or an accredited Environmental Health degree. Detailed knowledge of the NSW Public Health Act 2010 and the Regulations. Demonstrated experience in and understanding of environmental health, including relevant public health legislation and assessment of environmental health risks Demonstrated highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Ability to plan and complete tasks independently as well as to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Requisition ID: REQ677817

Applications Close: 25th August 2026

Need more information?

Find out more about applying for this position. Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contact Jody Houston (02) 9840 3603 or jody.houston@health.nsw.gov.au

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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