Sydney Health & Building/City Planning, Development & Transport Full Time/Permanent $117,487 per annum plus superannuation Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core.
You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the roleThis exciting compliance based role within the City of Sydney’s Health and Building Team will provide the successful candidate with experience across a broad range of public health and environmental health compliance matters. Our Health & Building Team offers a very friendly and helpful working environment that supports all of its staff members through in-house professional development and assistance, whilst recognising the importance of a balance between work and lifestyle commitments.
We’re looking for someone with: tertiary qualifications in an environmental health related discipline experience in regulatory inspections and compliance excellent communication and negotiation skills. Download position description. This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment, criminal history and working with children check. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 26 August 2026. For more information, contact Matt Cruickshank, Area Manager on 02 9265 9127.
What we can offer you
You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Versatile working 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance Collaborative approach to flexible working
City centre head office, with many public transport options. Professional development Leadership and management development program
Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
Long service and employee recognition awards
Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling Supporting families We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
Part-time and job-sharing options available
Supportive return-to-work environment Inclusive culture Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
Recognised family inclusive workplace
Veteran employment supporter Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.
How to apply
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at
[email protected] or 02 9265 9333. Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.
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