Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer| post

Full job description
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Environmental Health Officer
Remuneration: $34.82 - $55.64 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, Bathurst NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 24
Applications Close: 8 Oct 2026 – 11:5+pm


Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer
Public Health Unit


About the role


Are you inspired to promote and improve public health in communities to prevent people from getting sick as a result of their environment. We have the job for you!

This is a part time permanent position providing a fantastic work life balance and can be based in either of the Public Health Unit offices at Dubbo or Bathurst.

You will be working with an experienced team of Environmental Health Officers across a huge area of NSW to implement and review Aboriginal Environmental Health programs.

A typical day can be learning to understand the Aboriginal communities and the implications of the health, social and cultural environment. Provide technical advice including health impact assessment and general environmental health issue and complaints. Working within the Public Health Act for monitoring notifiable disease cases/outbreaks; including Microbial Control, water, skin penetration, tobacco control. Contribute to Emergency Management readiness and response for Aboriginal communities.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.




To apply for this role:

Click ‘Apply’
Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
Upload your current resume
Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Tim Brokenshire on 0408 6+2 128 or at timothy.brokenshire@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1+77– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1+77.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD