Environmental Health Officer
City of Karratha
Posted 7 days ago
Salary Package: from $115,906 to $122,946 per annum plus super – Housing negotiable
Permanent - Full Time
Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle!
The City of Karratha is seeking a suitably qualified Environmental Health Officer to join our team!
About the Role
The Environmental Health Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the City’s Environmental Health Team by identifying, assessing, and managing public health risks, while offering expert advice and education to various stakeholders.
The role also involves managing moderately complex projects, contributing to strategic planning, and helping develop public health policies, programs, and events.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Act as the main contact for customers and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, accurate information, and timely resolution of enquiries and issues to deliver excellent service.
- Deliver public health education programs, conducts environmental monitoring and investigations on issues such as disease, nuisances, housing, and water quality
- Prepares reports and recommendations on relevant legislation and policies.
- Assess public health-related applications and ensure compliance with environmental health legislation to maintain a safe and healthy community environment.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent qualifications that affords eligibility for appointment as an authorised officer pursuant to the relevant State legislation
- Previous Local Government experience desirable
- Current C class driver’s licence
- National (or Federal) Police Clearance (no more than 6 months old)
Why Join the City of Karratha?
At the City of Karratha, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, forward-thinking work culture where your contribution is valued. In return for your expertise and commitment, we offer:
- A competitive salary package
- Generous superannuation
- Professional development opportunities
- A chance to work in one of WA’s most unique and rewarding local government environments
For further information including position description, click “Apply” to be taken to the City of Karratha’s online recruitment portal.
Applications close: 4.00pm, Thursday 8 May 2025.
For enquiries, contact the People & Culture Team on 9186 8543.
About City of Karratha
The City boasts a comprehensive working local history collection containing maps, plans, documents, photographs, newspapers, ephemera and oral history recordings. These are housed at the Karratha Public Library.
The purpose of Economic Development is to build up the economic capacity of the City of Karratha to improve its economic future and the quality of life for all.
It is a process by which the City will liaise with the public, business, government and not-for-profit sector partners collectively, to create better conditions for economic growth and employment generation.
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