Keeping the community healthy

Since 1986, Eastern Health Authority (EHA) has been delivering vital public and environmental health services on behalf of our five member councils in South Australia - Burnside, Campbelltown, Norwood Payneham and St Peters, Prospect and Walkerville.

We’re a small and dedicated team that provides smart, shared services that reach more than 173,000 residents. From immunisations and food safety to health protection and promotion, we take on complex challenges so our communities can stay safe, healthy and looked after.

Your opportunity

As an Environmental Health Officer you’ll play a hands-on role in protecting and promoting public health across our region. Whether it’s conducting food safety inspections, responding to public health concerns, or providing expert advice to residents and businesses, your work will directly contribute to healthier, safer communities.

You’ll also make an impact by:

- Delivering programs and compliance activities across food safety, public health and environmental health services

- Building positive connections with residents, businesses, schools, and our Constituent Councils

- Supporting community health programs and education initiatives

- Helping to strengthen health outcomes through proactive prevention, education, and monitoring

What you’ll bring To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

- A recognised qualification in Environmental Health

- Experience working within local government or a regulatory compliance setting

- Solid communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team environment

- Confidence in engaging with people from all walks of life
- A current Australian driver’s licence

Ideally,



you’ll also have:
- Level 4 (NFSA-4) National Food Safety Auditor qualification is preferred but not essential
- An interest in continuous learning and professional growth
- A proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving and community engagement

Why EHA?

Work with purpose, making a real impact. At EHA, you’ll be part of a close, connected team making a real difference in the health and wellbeing of South Australians.

We’re a small organisation with a big impact — focused solely on public and environmental health. Here, you can act quickly, make meaningful decisions and see the results of your work in the community.

Your ideas will be heard, your growth supported, and your work will always have purpose. With opportunities to explore different areas of environmental health, every day offers something new, rewarding, and worthwhile.

Get to know the some of the team behind EHA, see their stories https://www.eha.sa.gov.au/about-us/work-with-eha

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits, including:

- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

- Free annual flu vaccinations and work-related immunisations

- Professional development opportunities and paid memberships

Want to improve your community?

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resumé and cover letter to Nadia Conci, Manager Environmental Health & Immunisation ***@eha.sa.gov.au

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 7 October 2026.

We’re committed to acknowledging every application - we’ll be in touch whether you progress to the next stage.

“We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.””

📌 Environmental Health Officer (Saint Peters)
🏢 Eastern Health Authority
📍 Saint Peters