• Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
• Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?
• We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.
• We embrace flexible working conditions and are always open to discussing your individual requirements so that you get to create your own experience with us.

Imagine a future with us

The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. At the City of Mandurah we are building a thriving City connected to its people and nature, delivering possibility for everyone.

At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.

But enough about us, let’s talk about you

The City of Mandurah is looking for a Senior Environmental Health Officer to join the Health Services team to provide leadership and support to help achieve positive public health outcomes in community.

Do you enjoy working directly with people, providing education, advice, leadership, support and outstanding customer service? The Health Services team is focused on balancing education, compliance and enforcement to contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community. This role provides a great opportunity for a Senior Environmental Health Officer to take on a diverse role in a highly successful team working towards our team mission of: “Preserving the environment, protecting the community and providing for a healthy tomorrow.”

What will you bring to the team?

• Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) degree or qualifications acceptable for Public Health Act 2016 authorisation
• Thorough knowledge of all legislation, associated regulations and policies relevant to environmental health.
• An ability to interpret and apply legislation in a practical and effective manner to achieve positive community outcomes.
• An ability to supervise and lead a team to achieve positive environmental health outcomes
• An ability to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• A passion for environmental health and a desire to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community
• Exceptional customer service skills and an ability to negotiate positive outcomes that benefit our community
• An ability to work effectively across multiple teams in the City as ‘one team’.
• Sound technical knowledge related to inspection, education and enforcement processes

The finer details

This full-time Level 7 position attracts a pro-rata salary range of $108,804 - $115,610 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience and includes Restricted Private Use of a Council Vehicle. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applications received are reviewed on merit. Where applicants do not meet all the requirements of the attached position description including qualifications/licences, a revised classification and associated remuneration may be offered.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. For further information or any enquiries, please contact Kim Frost, Coordinator Health Services (08) 9550 3221.

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Why work with us?

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

There are many advantages in working for the City, including:

• A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
• Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car.
• Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement.
• Health & wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership.
• Discounted medical insurance
• Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level
• Flexible working hours including 9-day fortnight, 19-day month and working from home options.
• Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your line manager.
• Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this free short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
• A vibrant Employee Reward & Recognition Program
• Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more!

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer