Senior Environmental Health Officer (SEHO) - Population Health - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, working 38 hours per week
Location: Northumberland Street - Liverpool
Position Classification: Senior Environmental Health Officer
Remuneration: $118,731.00 - $123,335.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ598032
Application Close Date: 24/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 27/08/2025 - 03/09/2025
Contact Details: Mitchell Smith – 02 9794 0855 | Mitchell.Smith1@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity is available to head up the Environmental Health team at our Liverpool Office as the Senior Environmental Health Officer. You will undertake, and oversee, a range of Environmental Health duties and activities in an expanding and developing part of Sydney.
Population Health in SWSLHD aims to protect and promote the health of the local population, reduce inequalities in health, and achieve optimal health and wellbeing for all people living in South Western Sydney. Our services work with many partners to deliver a comprehensive range of high quality, evidence-based population health services to the residents of SWSLHD.
Population Health is committed to achieving the SWSLHD Vision of leading care, healthier communities. The values on which population health services are based are: Equity, Professionalism, Partnerships, Evidence, Environmental Sustainability, and Quality Improvement
What You'll be Doing
Facilitate, implement and monitor environmental health tasks undertaken by the team related to the Public Health Act 2010, Public Health Regulation 2022 and other legislation, and contribute to emergency management in the Local Health District.
Activities relate to legionella control, public swimming pools, skin penetration, the funeral industry, on-site wastewater management, general hygiene and emergency management. There may be some actions related to tobacco and e-cigarette control, and smoke-free environments.
Co-ordinate, facilitate, implement and monitor environmental health tasks related to the Public Health Act 2010, the Public Health Regulation 2022, Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008 and the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000, and other legislation and emergency management in the Local Health District. Such activities relate to the areas of legionella control, public swimming pools, skin penetration, funeral industries, on-site wastewater management, tobacco and e-cigarette control, smoke-free environments, general hygiene and emergency management.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centres, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- A degree or equivalent in Science in Environmental Health.
- Significant experience in managing a range of Environmental Health issues, particularly health risk assessment and environmental management and knowledge of relevant public health legislation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to cultivate relationships with stakeholders.
- Experience in managing staff.
Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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