Environmental Health, Officer at City Of Tea Tree Gully

Modbury, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

104146.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental health, Food safety, Compliance, Inspection, Auditing, Public health, Wastewater assessment, Infectious disease advice, Regulatory services, Community education, Investigation, Risk assessment

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Reporting to the Team Leader, Environmental Health, you will play a key role in protecting public health and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation including the Food Act, Public Health Act, Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act, and Supported Residential Facilities Act. Key Responsibilities: * Conducting food business inspections and audits * Investigating food complaints and assisting with food recalls * Providing advice on infectious and notifiable diseases * Investigating environmental health issues such as cooling towers, water pollution, vermin, odours, and domestic squalor * Inspecting public swimming pools, spas, hairdressers, beauty and skin penetration premises * Assessing wastewater system applications and inspecting installations * Monitoring mosquito breeding sites * Providing input on planning and development applications * Supporting licensing of Supported Residential Facilities * Advising on stormwater pollution and illegal waste discharges * Assisting with community education on hygiene and food safety * Participating in audits, reviews, team performance measures and professional development activities Position Description - Environmental Health, Officer [https://www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0040/1979653/Position-Description-Environmental-Health-Officer,-Regulatory-Services-May-2026.pdf] About You You will bring strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and a commitment to community health and safety. You will also have: * Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health), Associate Diploma in Environmental Health, or equivalent qualifications recognised under the SA Public Health Act and Food Act * Current Class C SA Driver’s Licence * Current DHS General Employment Probity or Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain) * Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical and national police check Apply Today! We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply. Please let us know about any adjustments that would help you to be your best self during the selection process. We welcome conversations towards workplace adjustments. Salary range is between $100,066 and $104,146 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications. Applications close 5pm, 25 May 2026 For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Nathan Grainger, Manager Regulatory Services, on 08 8397 7200 Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully Why work for us A career at the City of Tea Tree Gully is an opportunity to forge long-lasting community connections while cultivating a fulfilling work life. Joining us is a chance to be part of a dynamic team, who value customer care, trust, teamwork and growth. We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters inclusivity and collaboration. We embrace individual differences and recognise the valuable contributions that diverse perspectives and experiences bring to our community. We are committed to maintaining White Ribbon Accreditation. We prioritise the well-being of our staff and strive to create an environment that promotes ongoing career growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Benefits We provide comprehensive support to our employees. Visit our Careers page [https://www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au/council/careers]for more information.

Responsibilities

The Environmental Health Officer is responsible for conducting inspections and audits to ensure compliance with public health legislation. They also investigate environmental health issues, food complaints, and provide expert advice on disease control and community hygiene.