In-Demand Council Jobs in Ballina, Nsw

Environmental Compliance Officer
Ballina Shire Council —Ballina NSW
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
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Team Leader Network Operations - Water and Wastewater
Ballina Shire Council —Ballina NSW
- $92,600 - $106,200 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Budgeting
Team Leader Treatment and Mechanical Services - Water and Wastewater
Ballina Shire Council —Ballina NSW
- $92,600 - $106,200 a year
- Overtime
- Administrative experience
- Budgeting
Construction Officer - Utilities Construction
Ballina Shire Council —Ballina NSW
- $57,400 - $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Construction
- Outdoor work
14d
Senior Construction Officer - Utilities Construction
Ballina Shire Council —Ballina NSW
- $61,300 - $70,300 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Construction
- Outdoor work
Plant Operator - Specialist - Utilities Construction (backhoe)
Ballina Shire Council —Ballina NSW
- $61,300 - $70,300 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Construction

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Environmental Compliance Officer

Ballina Shire Council -
Ballina NSW

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
9 days ago

Qualifications

Organisational skills
Communication skills
Time management

Full Job Description

ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

We are seeking a motivated and professional Environmental Compliance Officer to play a key role in protecting public health, the environment, and the integrity of our community.

In this diverse and rewarding role, you will deliver Council’s compliance and enforcement functions with a high level of professionalism, ensuring legislative and corporate obligations are met.

The position involves conducting audits of Onsite Wastewater Management Systems (OWMS), assessing environmental and public health risks, issuing approvals under the Local Government Act, and undertaking investigations relating to landuse development and environmental compliance.

Working across a broad range of legislation, you will contribute to maintaining sustainable and compliant development outcomes and will gain valuable experience, making this a fantastic opportunity to broaden your skill set and advance your career in local government.

To be successful you will bring

Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
Qualifications in a relevant field and/or substantial experience in a compliance and enforcement role.
Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant legislation such as Local Government Act 1993, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Regulations.
Demonstrated experience in an environmental health related role with working knowledge of modern OWMSs.
Proven time management and organisational skills with the ability to undertake a range of projects and tasks, address issues promptly and prioritise work to meet deadlines and performance targets.
Proven high level communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to deal with a broad range of customers and community representatives in a courteous and professional manner.

The rewards

Joining Ballina Shire Council means more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a real difference in your community. We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance, including:

A generous and competitive salary depending on qualifications, skills and experience.
Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement for full time staff (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture.
Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options.
Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.

To learn more about the benefits of working with Ballina Shire Council and to discuss the remuneration for this position, please contact Kerri Watts, Manager Health and Environment, on 02 6686 1265.

Applications close

11.30pm on Sunday 21 June 2026

Specific enquiries

Kerri Watts | Manager Health and Environment | 02 6686 1265.

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