Expression of Interest - Environmental Health Officer
- Protect public health and improve community wellbeing.
- Conduct food safety inspections and public health investigations.
- Provide education and advice to businesses and residents.
Protect public health and help shape a safe, healthy and thriving community.
Remuneration: GO3 - GO5 + Superannuation
This is not your typical local government opportunity.
At the City of Playford, environmental health is about more than inspections and compliance.
It is about protecting community wellbeing, improving public health outcomes and creating environments where people can live, work and play safely.
Why this role matters
The work of an Environmental Health Officer directly influences the health, safety and quality of life of our growing community. From food safety and public health investigations to education and compliance activities, your expertise helps prevent risks before they become problems.
The Opportunity
- Administer and enforce the South Australian Public Health Act 2011, Food Act 2001 and associated legislation.
- Conduct food safety inspections, public health investigations and surveillance activities.
- Provide education and advice to businesses, residents and stakeholders.
- Undertake compliance and enforcement activities consistent with Council frameworks.
- Work collaboratively with regulatory, community safety and broader Council teams.
- Enjoy ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Be part of a supportive and values-driven team culture.
Who you are
- Passionate about protecting and improving community health outcomes.
- Qualified in Environmental Health or an equivalent discipline.
- Eligible for membership with Environmental Health Australia.
- Experienced in compliance, investigation, education and enforcement activities.
- An engaging communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Able to exercise sound judgement and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Why Playford
- Meaningful work that has a direct impact on community wellbeing.
- Opportunity to contribute to one of South Australia's fastest-growing councils.
- Flexible work arrangements and genuine work/life balance.
- A collaborative and supportive culture focused on service, accountability and continuous improvement.
- The chance to build your career while delivering value to the community.
Ready to make a difference?
- Apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
- To ensure your application is properly received and assessed, please apply through the relevant job board. We are unable to accept applications via email.
- An Environmental Health Officer vacancy is expected to become available soon. Subject to final approval, we intend to fill this position from the talent pool established through this Expression of Interest process.
- The talent pool may also be used to fill future vacancies as they arise.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Rebekka Hart on 0491 350 178 or RHart@playford.sa.gov.au.
Applications close at 12:00pm Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
Apply today!
The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you in submitting your application including alternative vacancy formats and application options, please refer to the contact details above. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fully participate in the recruitment process.
We vet all employer accounts and do our best to keep job ads safe, but scams can still occur. Be cautious when sharing personal information — never provide financial details or make payments during the application process. For extra security, use the Apply button on our site when proceeding.