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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 [email protected].

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. 

Full Time | Ongoing 

Salary Range $95,982.92 - $102,381.46 + Superannuation

Are you an experienced Rates or Collections Officer? We have a great opportunity, and we want to hear from you!

As one of the fastest growing council areas in South Australia, the City of Playford is focused on building sustainable foundations and places the community at the heart of everything we do.  With our urban centre as the CBD of Northern Adelaide, our city is enriched by growing and diverse communities in new and established suburbs, rural and hills townships and horticultural lands.

About The Role

We are seeking an engaged and customer focused individual to come and join our Rates team!

The Rates team forms part of the Financial Services Department and contributes to administration and customer service for the rating, billing, receivables, and collections functions of Council.

The position delivers critical legislative rating and business requirements, ensuring the timely generation, provision and maintenance of rating, billing and data integrity, receiving’s and recovery of rates and sundry debtors. The position is focused on delivering positive outcomes through the provision of effective customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with Debt Recovery Tasks: Support and facilitate the debt recovery process by monitoring overdue accounts and liaising with debtors and the debt recovery contractor to ensure timely and efficient collections.
• Assisting with Receiving Process: Assist with the coordination of the receiving’s process by verifying and reconciling incoming documentation ensuring data accuracy.
• Processing Customer Service Enquiries: Provide high level customer service by addressing enquiries via phone and email, offering solutions and guidance to our ratepayers.
• Assisting with Rating Enquiries: Assist with a variety of enquiries relating to rating matters, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and processes.
• Assisting with Sundry Debtor Enquiries and Recovery: Assist with sundry debtor customer service enquiries, and debt recovery processes.

About you

You will be a customer focused individual with a passion to deliver positive outcomes for internal/external stakeholders and the community.

In addition you will:

• Have an understanding of Local Government and its functions
• Experience in accounts receivable and collections work and rating/billing
• An interest in delivering continuous improvement opportunities
• Strong skills in data integrity, time management and work prioritisation

Whilst formal qualifications in Local Government, Business or Finance and/or experience in a Rates or debt recovery environment are highly regarded, we encourage applicants with extensive practical experience to apply.

What’s in it for you

Our team work hard together, but also celebrate together, learn together, and support each other. We care about what you achieve and want to get the best out of you. We embrace autonomy, diverse working styles and celebrate the uniqueness that every team member brings, this includes access to a variety of flexible working conditions.

Further information is available on the attached Position Description.

Submit your application, by clicking the “Apply Now” button. Please include your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability.

If you would like further information about the role please contact Deb Foster, Manager – Rates on 8256 0124 for a confidential chat.

Applications close at 12:00pm noon on Monday 9th November 2026.

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 Manager's 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.