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Requisition Number: REQ649765
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary (until January 2028)
Location: Wagga Wagga
Position Classification: Senior Environmental Health Officer
Remuneration: $123,480 - $128,268 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Applications Close: 27 April 2026
Be at the forefront of environmental health response and prevention!
About the Opportunity
As the Senior Environmental Health Officer, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of environmental health services across Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts. This role focuses on identifying, investigating, monitoring and managing environmental health hazards, while ensuring compliance with public health legislation and delivering high-quality public health outcomes.
As the Senior Environmental Health Officer, you will be responsible for:
Leading and managing the environmental health team, including human and financial resources
Overseeing and undertaking regulatory activities in line with public and environmental health legislation
Identifying, investigating, monitoring and managing environmental health hazards across the Districts
Designing and delivering programs to prevent, control and manage environmental health risks
Leading investigations and evaluating public and environmental health initiatives
Contributing to the development of legislation, standards, guidelines and protocols
To find out more, please review the Position Description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop high-performing teams
Strong knowledge of public and environmental health legislation and regulatory frameworks
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex and competing priorities
High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work collaboratively across organisations and with diverse communities
Experience contributing to emergency management and response activities
Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in supporting essential services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Flexible Working Arrangements – WFH options, hybrid working
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now! Please include the responses to the application questions and your most recent CV.
Please contact Alison Nikitas, Director – Public Health via [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.
Make a Change. Make a Difference.
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
Requisition Number: REQ649765
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary (until January 2028)
Location: Wagga Wagga
Position Classification: Senior Environmental Health Officer
Remuneration: $123,480 - $128,268 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Applications Close: 27 April 2026
Be at the forefront of environmental health response and prevention!
About the Opportunity
As the Senior Environmental Health Officer, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of environmental health services across Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts. This role focuses on identifying, investigating, monitoring and managing environmental health hazards, while ensuring compliance with public health legislation and delivering high-quality public health outcomes.
As the Senior Environmental Health Officer, you will be responsible for:
Leading and managing the environmental health team, including human and financial resources
Overseeing and undertaking regulatory activities in line with public and environmental health legislation
Identifying, investigating, monitoring and managing environmental health hazards across the Districts
Designing and delivering programs to prevent, control and manage environmental health risks
Leading investigations and evaluating public and environmental health initiatives
Contributing to the development of legislation, standards, guidelines and protocols
To find out more, please review the Position Description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop high-performing teams
Strong knowledge of public and environmental health legislation and regulatory frameworks
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex and competing priorities
High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work collaboratively across organisations and with diverse communities
Experience contributing to emergency management and response activities
Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in supporting essential services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Flexible Working Arrangements – WFH options, hybrid working
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now! Please include the responses to the application questions and your most recent CV.
Please contact Alison Nikitas, Director – Public Health via [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.
Make a Change. Make a Difference.
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
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