Senior Environmental Protection Officer

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to join a busy and supportive Environmental Protection Team on an initial 6-month contract, with funding already secured for the role.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to make an immediate impact across a varied and interesting caseload.

The Role

You will be responsible for handling a broad range of environmental protection duties, including:

• Investigation of statutory nuisance cases
• Management of commercial and residential noise complaints
• Providing planning consultation responses
• Environmental permitting
• Advising on licensing applications
• Working on contaminated land matters

Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

• A recognised Environmental Health degree
• Proven experience across environmental protection functions, particularly those listed above
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and enforcement practices
• The ability to manage your own caseload effectively and work autonomously

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid model: Office attendance required every second Wednesday and most Fridays (approximately 3 days per fortnight)