Director Environmental Health
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- REQ644473 Requisition #
Role Title: Director, Environmental Health Branch
Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6
Remuneration: $189,878 - $207,381, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Requisition ID: REQ644473
Closing Date: 11:59pm Wednesday 8 April 2026.
Join our Health Protection team at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
The Director, Environmental Health Branch brings both technical skills and knowledge in environmental health and strategic experience working across government. The Director leads teams of technical and policy experts in Aboriginal environmental health, risk assessment of environmental hazards, mosquito surveillance, environmental health regulation under the Public Health Act, and ensuring safe drinking and recreational water across NSW.
The Director works with other directors in Health Protection NSW to ensure communicable disease, one health and epidemiological expertise informs and supports the work of the Branch.
The Director also works closely with public health units across NSW to support local environmental health responses and provide expert advice.
The Director holds a strategic role for NSW Health, representing NSW Health in senior interagency and national meetings, and advising the Chief Health Officer and Minister on environmental health matters.
Health Manager level 6, starting salary from $189,878 - $207,381 plus Super, with a 40-hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
- Provide leadership to the managers of the four teams in Environmental Health Branch.
- Ensure Environmental Health teams are resourced to respond to urgent environmental health risks or concerns.
- Provide advice to the Chief Health Officer or Minister on environmental health matters, including responding to Ministerial inquiries, Cabinet requests, and parliamentary questions on notice.
- Respond to media enquiries on environmental health issues.
- Attend senior officer group meetings with other government agencies.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Tertiary qualifications in public health, or related field
- Experience in reviewing and responding to health risk assessments for developments or environmental health hazards
- Sound knowledge of applied epidemiology
- Experience and understanding of working across government agencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND
- Explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills OR
- Demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.
Optional: Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Please describe a situation where you had to respond to community concerns about an environmental health issue. How did you prepare your response, how did you convey your response to the community, and what was the outcome?
- Please describe your involvement in an environmental health or other incident requiring a public health response. How did you form a team and determine priorities?
For role related queries or questions contact Kerryn Coleman on kerryn.coleman@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ644473.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Karen Kennedy on Karen.Kennedy8@health.nsw.gov.au.
Closing Date: 11:59pm Wednesday 8 April 2026
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description.
- Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Vicky Sheppeard on vicky.sheppeard@health.nsw.gov.au.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: 11:59pm Wednesday 8 April 2026.
