Australia's Only Specialist Environmental Health Recruiters
Osborne Richardson's Environmental Health division is proudly unique. We have dedicated consultants focused solely on recruiting within environmental health disciplines throughout Australia — a niche we have served for over 30 years.
Established in Brisbane in 2013, we have been the market leader in specialist Environmental Health recruitment across Australia for over 10 years and in the UK for 25 years.
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Unrivalled EH Expertise
No other recruiter in Australia has our depth of Environmental Health knowledge, networks or track record. Our consultants have lived it — as qualified EHOs themselves.
Fully Qualified EHO Consultants
Owen is a fully qualified EHO with 15+ years of on-the-ground experience — he knows exactly what your council needs.
30+ Years Market Leadership
Established EH market leaders in the UK for over 25 years, bringing that expertise to Australia since 2013.
Permanent & Contract
From short-term backfill to senior permanent appointments — we cover the full spectrum of EH recruitment needs.
Metro & Regional Australia
We place EHOs across city councils and hard-to-fill regional positions, with candidates willing to relocate.
Deep Passive Candidate Network
Most of our best EH candidates are not on job boards — they come through our relationships built over decades.
4.72★ SEEK Rating
306 verified reviews from candidates and clients — our results speak for themselves.
Our combined experience is unrivalled by any competitor in this space. Owen has placed over 500 EHOs since 2016 alone — and Nick Shaw has been recruiting in Environmental Health since 1999.
Every EH Discipline Covered
From generalist EHOs to specialist roles — our network spans the full breadth of the Environmental Health profession.
Environmental Health Officers
Generalist EHOs covering the full range of environmental health functions across local government.
Environmental Health Coordinators
Senior EH professionals managing teams, programs and driving service delivery across councils.
Policy Officers
EH policy development and regulatory advisory professionals for state and local government.
Domestic Wastewater Specialists
Specialists in on-site sewage management, wastewater assessment and compliance.
EH Graduates & Student Support
Entry-level EHOs and student placement support for councils building their EH pipeline.
Inspection Projects NEW
Rapid-deployment EHO teams for large-scale inspection campaigns, backfill and project-based work.
View Inspection Projects pageVerified Client Reviews
4.72 stars from 306 verified reviews on SEEK — here's what councils and candidates say about working with our EH team.
"Their professionalism, reliability, and consistent delivery of high-quality work has supported our food safety compliance program. Instrumental in helping us meet our legislative requirements with confidence and competency."
"Working with Osborne Richardson's team has been a pleasure. They responded quickly, were always professional, efficient and friendly. We successfully achieved our project goals. Highly recommend."
"Their team delivered qualified and quality inspectors quickly, making the entire process smooth from start to finish. Inspection standards were upheld throughout. Professionalism and responsiveness greatly appreciated."
Talk to Owen Today
Whether you need a single EHO for backfill cover or a team for a major inspection project, Owen can tap into Australia's deepest Environmental Health candidate network — fast.
✉ owen@osbornerichardson.com.au