Up to $113,640.80 p.a. total salary package ($83,200.00 to $101,920.00^ + 11.5% super)*

Permanent full time

^Subject to a 5% Agreement Increase by 1 July 2025

*Dependent on skills and experience

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers. We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025—a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

Be part of an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for creating diverse, accessible, and welcoming workspaces.

Professional growth support with our structured professional development and study assistance programs

Enhance your health and wellbeing with complimentary membership to our LeisureFit centres^, Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.

An active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends.

2 additional days of annual leave PLUS generous purchased annual leave options - take up to 10 weeks^ off per year.

Superannuation package with a co-contribution of up to 15%^

On site gym at both the Civic and Operations Centre with end of trip facilities

Birthday leave with 12 months of service* - a day off to celebrate your birthday!

First Nations Cultural Leave - 3 days paid and five days unpaid leave for First Nations employees to attend culturally significant days*

^conditions apply

*Subject to Agreement finalisation by 1 July 2025

What are we looking for?

Are you experienced in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of Environmental Health Services? Do you have demonstrated leadership skills as well as excellent communication skills? Do you have the ability to navigate compliance and enforcement activities? We are looking for an experienced and suitably qualified Environmental Health Officer who is passionate about contributing to and making a positive impact on our Environmental Health Services programs and initiatives.

About the Opportunity

In this vital role, you will support the Coordinator Environmental Health by undertaking complex assessments, managing complex health matters and providing technical advice as well as support and training to our dedicated team. You’ll conduct routine assessments, review development applications and ensure compliance with key legislation. Your experience in stakeholder engagement and supporting cross functional compliance activities will be essential to your success in this position.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Essential

Qualifications acceptable to the Executive Director of Public Health for appointment as an Environmental Health Officer or authorised person.

Appointment as Authorised Person and Inspector under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 or eligibility for such appointment.

Sound knowledge and practical application of the Food Act 2008, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911, and Environmental Protection Act 1986.

Experience in conducting Environmental Health assessments, enquiries and programs.

Demonstrated experience in compliance and enforcement activities, including initiating and undertaking legal proceedings.

Written and verbal communication skills including report writing.

Excellent negotiation, decision making and conflict resolution skills.

Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you to apply as soon as possible by 4 May 2025. The City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Please provide:

A comprehensive resume that outlines your skills, experience and achievements demonstrating fulfilment of essential criteria (as stated in the Position Description - attached)

A cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the Essential Requirements

For further queries regarding the position, contact: Chiat Chew – Coordinator Environmental Health on 08 9364 0281

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.