Auburn Council's Environment and Health team provide a safe and healthy environment, which meets both the needs and expectations of the local community, and to deliver and regulate public health in a manner which minimises risks to community health.

Auburn Council is committed to educational and regulatory activities associated with minimising public health risks by coordinating plans, procedures and infrastructure for the prevention of, preparation for and response to, health related hazards within the LGA (LGA). This will be achieved through the inspection and enforcement of regulation and education of food operators and premises within the Auburn LGA; the conducting of Food Handler Seminars. In addition the Program will undertake inspections of various premises and installations related to the control of disease, Legionella, Boarding houses, Brothels, Skin penetration premises, Barbers, Beauty Salons, Hairdressers, Massage Parlours and Mortuaries. Inspections are also carried on Septic systems and Public Swimming Pools and Spas.