Brief Description Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 19 August 2026 At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose. Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What We Offer You Salary: $96,476 – $111,676 per annum according to skills and experience, +12% superannuation

Leaseback Vehicle available with this position

Flexible Working Arrangements Ongoing professional development, study support and career growth opportunities

Access to Fitness Passport and complimentary Ripples Leisure Centre Membership The opportunity to make a positive impact within our community The best of both worlds – click here to learn more Here’s What You’ll Be Up To… The successful applicant will become an integral member of the Environmental Health section and will primarily be responsible for: Environmental health assessment of development applications

Implementing Council’s Onsite Wastewater Management Program. Investigation and resolution of environmental health complaints, pollution investigations and associated enforcement.

Public health inspections such as food premises, public pools and spas, skin penetration systems. Depending on resource needs, there may also be a requirement to complete a broader range of environmental health duties and the successful Officer may be asked to work within both the Environment Team and Health Team dependent on operational needs.

Who We Are (And Why You’ll Love Us) You’ll be joining a high-performing, professional and supportive team that thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

We value collaboration, continuous learning and strong leadership at all levels, creating a culture where people are encouraged to grow, take initiative and contribute to meaningful outcomes for our community.

We actively support career development, build strong team connections and celebrate success through shared achievements, recognition and a genuine sense of camaraderie. Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.



What are we looking for? We are looking for a motivated and capable environmental health officer who is ready for their next challenge and inspired by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact for our community.

You will thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure workplace, bringing resilience, sound judgement and a proactive approach to work and achieving results.

With a collaborative style, you will build strong relationships, and contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture.

A commitment to continuous learning, innovation and shared success will see you excel in this role and embody our values. The must-know bits You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work? If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’. In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are (remove this if not requiring criteria to be addressed) required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (outlined in the position description) as a part of their application.

Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered. We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk. For more information, contact Council’s Acting Environmental Health Team Leader on 4732 7524.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position. Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this,



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At Penrith City

Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.

Requirements Essential Criteria: A tertiary qualification, preferably a degree, in Environmental Health or a related field;

Experience in the investigation and resolution of a range of public health and environmental matters in a local government context;

Experience in the assessment of development applications for environmental health aspects such as acoustics, contaminated land, and air quality; A demonstrated working knowledge of the relevant public health and environmental legislation in NSW including, the Food Act 2003, Food Safety Standards, Public Health Act 2010, Local Government Act, 1993 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act, 1997.

Demonstrated conflict resolution, negotiation and problem solving skills;

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team; and A current Class C Driver Licence Desirable Criteria Experience in OSSM related assessments (Section 68 Approvals/Development Applications), inspections and investigations

Preparation of Notices, Orders and Penalty Notices under the Local Government Act 1993, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, Food Act 2003 and Public Health Act 2010;

Preparation of letters, memos and reports on issues relevant to an Environmental Health Officer’s role to a wide range of audiences; and

Available to work outside normal business hours including evenings and weekends on occasion for inspection and investigation of public health and environmental matters.

Summary We are looking for a motivated and capable environmental health officer who is ready for their next challenge and inspired by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact for our community on a fulltime permanent basis.

📌 Environmental Health Officer (Penrith)
🏢 Penrith City Council
📍 Penrith