Environmental Health Officer
City Of Nedlands
Posted 6 days ago
Are you an experienced Environmental Health professional looking to make a tangible impact on public health and environmental standards in Local Government?
About the City
The City of Nedlands is located 7km from the Perth CBD and includes a diverse range of features from the beautiful river foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands to the crisp white sands of Swanbourne beach. With a dedicated workforce of professional service providers, we are committed to ensuring the City of Nedlands is a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community with a high standard of local services and facilities.
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Environmental Health Officer to join our dynamic Environmental Health team on a full-time, contract basis (end date 17 October 2025, possible extension). This role is vital in ensuring compliance with environmental health legislation and fostering a high quality of life for our community through safe environmental health practices.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct environmental health inspections of food businesses, public spaces, health premises and community facilities to ensure compliance.
- Investigate public and environmental health complaints, coordinating responses and follow-up actions.
- Provide expert advice on environmental health matters to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare reports, legal briefs, and maintain records in line with statutory requirements and City policies.
- Work on actions that improve environmental health as outlined in the City’s Public Health Plan.
About the successful candidate
The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in Environmental Health (or a related disciplined) approved by the Chief Health Officer under section 18 of the Public Health Act 2016, possess a strong knowledge of environmental health legislation, and have considerable experience in a similar role.
Applicants should also possess:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication.
- Strong research, analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- Eligible for appointment as an Authorised Person and Inspector for noise inspections and investigations under the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.
- A current ‘C’ class Driver’s Licence.
- A current and valid National Police Certificate.
What we offer
This is a full-time, contract position with an end date 17 October 2025. There is potential for the role to be extended into permanent, part-time position at 0.4 FTE.
The role offers a cash salary range of $95,463 to $103,261 per annum (subject to a 3.5% increase at first pay period after 1 July 2025) dependent on skills and experience, plus super.
A part-time arrangement at 30.4 hours per week can be considered for the right candidate.
Employee benefits
- 5 weeks Annual Leave.
- Up to 14% superannuation contributions.
- Employee Assistance Program & Healthy Workplace Initiatives.
- Fitness Passport wellness program access.
- Private health insurance corporate discounts.
- Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice options.
- Training and development opportunities.
Enquiries
Confidential enquiries can be directed to Billy Leung, Coordinator Environmental Health on (08) 9273 3500.
Additional details
Please read the position description to ensure a full understanding of the role. Applicants must have current Australian working rights.
Submitting your application
Early applications are highly recommended as the City reserves the right to close applications and appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.
Applications must be submitted online via the City of Nedlands Website or SEEK and must include a resume demonstrating relevant work experience.
Applications close: 5:00 PM AWST, Monday 7 July 2025.
About City Of Nedlands
The City of Nedlands is situated just 7km from Perth and stretches from the banks of the beautiful Swan River to the edge of the Indian Ocean. A population of over 21,000 live in the suburbs Nedlands, Dalkeith, Mt Claremont, Swanbourne, Karrakatta, and parts of Floreat and Shenton Park. Information for new residents is available to help you settle in comfortably.
On 1 July, 1959 the City of Nedlands was proclaimed at the command of Governor Sir Charles Gairdner, in the packed Dalkeith Civic Hall. Mr Allan Jenkins read out the proclamation and the Minister for Local Government, Mr Leslie Logan, M.L.C. conducted the official swearing in ceremony of the new Mayor, John Charles Smith, the twelve new Councillors and the auditors. He then appointed Mr Allan Jenkins as the City's first Town Clerk. Among those present was MLA for Nedlands, Deputy Premier Charles Court.
Significant events and dates that contributed to the development of the City of Nedlands:
1893: The first move to establish Local Government in our area with the creation of the Claremont Road Board on 31 March, 1893, governing a total area of ten square miles; forty years after the death of Adam Armstrong, Nedlands' first resident.
1898: Approximately two square miles excised to form the Municipality of Claremont.
1932: Name changed from Claremont Road Board to Nedlands Road Board.
1956: Name changed from Nedlands Road Board to the Municipality of Nedlands.
1959: One hundred and thirty years after the first British settlement around the Swan River, Nedlands achieved City status. Name changed from Nedlands Road Board to the City of Nedlands while under the guidance of Mayor John Charles Smith Esq., JP Mayor.
Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
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