Environmental Health Coordinator

Brief Description

Environmental Health Coordinator

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 13/07/2026

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

W hat we offer you

• Salary range $142,051 - $164,429 per annum, plus 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…

• Lead and inspire Council’s Environmental Health and Natural Systems teams in delivering services that protect and enhance community wellbeing and our natural environment.
• This role oversees a diverse portfolio including public and environmental health, biodiversity, tree and vegetation management, catchment management, and integrated water management.
• You will need to drive innovative, sustainable and evidence-based outcomes while fostering a high-performing, multidisciplinary team.
• The position plays a critical role in shaping policy, guiding long-term planning and delivering innovative, sustainable solutions aligned with Council’s strategic priorities for our growing city.

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 professional development, build strong team connections and celebrate success through shared achievements, recognition and a genuine sense of camaraderie.

Our teams are trusted to lead complex work, supported by clear direction, open communication and our leadership roles provide support for wellbeing and balance within a demanding operational environment.

Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.

What are we looking for?

• We are looking for a motivated and capable leader 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 environment, bringing resilience, sound judgement and a proactive approach to leading complex work and achieving results.
• With a collaborative leadership style, you will build strong relationships, support the growth and wellbeing of others, 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 ready to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a supportive and community focused organisation, we’d love to hear from you, submit your application by hitting ‘

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In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria 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 Head of Environmental & Health Services Mr Michael Middleton on 4732 7531.

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, please see our website.

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

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health, Environmental Management (or related) with strong knowledge of relevant legislation (public health, food safety, environmental, local government, biodiversity)
• Extensive experience in the coordination and delivery of environmental and health programs, including policy and procedure development and enforcement functions
• Proven ability to assess complex issues and provide sound, evidence-based recommendations
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary teams with strong organisational and time management skills, customer service, verbal and written communication and report writing
• Current Class C Driver Licence

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in court representation of complex environmental health and/or natural system matters
• Good working knowledge of Contamination, Tree management, OSSM matters and the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, including the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme, and Biodiversity Assessment Method

Summary

We are looking for a motivated and capable leader 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.