Job Description

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

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Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

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ABOUT US

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Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

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Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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Position

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We are currently seeking qualified, experienced, and motivated professionals to join our Health and Environment team. Applications are encouraged from candidates with a range of experience, with Council considering appointment at different levels based on the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience.

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Reporting to the Coordinator Health and Setting, our Environmental Health Officers provide expert support and guidance in the delivery of a broad range of environmental health services, and associated compliance functions. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in the delivery of environmental health services within a local government context, with the ability to independently manage a diverse range of environmental health matters.

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The roles work contribute to a positive, customer-focused culture, ensuring high-quality service delivery and effective community engagement and education.

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Council will consider both full time and part time working arrangements, and will discuss further with the preferred candidates and interview stage.

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To be successful you will bring

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- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
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- Tertiary qualifications in an environmental health / science related field.
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- Demonstrated experience in an environmental health related role with experience in delivering specialist environmental health services within local government.
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- Demonstrated experience in establishing good rapport with various community sectors and dealing with a broad range of customers and community representatives in a courteous and professional manner.
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- Demonstrated high-level communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to prepare environmental health reports and submissions.
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The rewards

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- A generous and competitive salary depending on qualifications, skills and experience.
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- Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement for full time staff (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
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- Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.
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- Ongoing career development and training opportunities.
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- Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture.
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- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options.
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- Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
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Applications close

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11.30pm on Friday 28 August 2026

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Specific enquiries

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Kerri Watts | Manager Health and Environment | 02 6686 1***

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📌 Environmental Health Officer(s) (East Ballina)
🏢 Ballina Shire Council
📍 East Ballina