Environmental Health Officer

Hornsby Shire Council Full Time Permanent 15/07/2026

Fantastic opportunity to join our health and environmental compliance team!

Position Type  
Permanent full time 

Salary 
$80,600 to $108,637 per annum (based on 70 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation, and a 9 day fortnight. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience.  A leaseback vehicle is available with this position. 

About us 
At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to work at Hornsby Shire Council.  

About the role 
In this diverse and interesting role you will facilitate the delivery of health and environmental compliance activities and carry out inspections of regulated premises to ensure legislative requirements are being met. You will be a part of Council's Environment and Health team that inspect food shops, skin penetration premises, public swimming pools, cooling towers and onsite wastewater systems. 

Position requirements 

  • Completion or near completion Degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Management or a related field 
  • Current Drivers Licence   

About you 
To be successful in this role you will have completed or be enrolled in a tertiary qualification Environmental Health, Environmental Management or a related field.

You will have a working knowledge of relevant legislation in addition to good communication and problem solving skills.  

Benefits of working with us 
We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits: 

  • Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities 
  • Generous leave provisions, including:  
    • Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)  
    • Parental Leave (up to 28 weeks) 
    • My Leave – 5 days per annum, prorata for part time 
  • Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Professional Development Opportunities   
  • Employee recognition scheme 
  • Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities 
  • Social Club 
  • Long Service Awards 

For more information  

For further information and to apply, please visit our website:

Applications close 5 August 2026 at 11.30pm