The City of Canning is committed to the wellbeing of our community and ensuring our residents and local businesses operate within environmental health regulations.

This permanent, full time role reports to the Coordinator Environmental Health Services and is responsible for delivering statutory public health programs, such as Food Safety Assessments, Complaints Investigation and Environmental Health Approvals along with supporting public health initiatives such as implementing the City’s Public Health Plan.

In this role, you will undertake duties such as:

Provide technical advice and support to businesses, community and Council staff on environmental and public health matters

Ensure compliance and investigate breaches of state legislation and local laws on environmental and public health matters

Respond to and investigate public health complaints including noise and odour pollution, food safety matters, unhealthy premises, keeping of animals and water and land contamination.

Inspection of premises including food businesses, lodging houses, caravan parks and public swimming pools

Research and report on environmental health issues affecting the City of Canning and provide input into policy and strategy development.

About you:

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or other qualification acceptable to be appointed as an Environmental Health Officer as required by the Public Health Act 2016.

Strong knowledge of and ability to interpret regulations, codes, standards and apply legislation, including the Public Health Act 2016, Health Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1911, and Food Act 2008

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to research, write reports, plans and liaise with a broad range of stakeholders

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach

Current “C” class driver’s licence

Current Satisfactory National Police Clearance (under six months validity)

Why apply for this role?

A permanent full-time position in a Tier 1 Local Council

$97,630.49 - $103,903.92 per annum + super

Work-life balance with a monthly rostered day off or ability to access a 9-day fortnight

Opportunity for super matching up to 4% and annual leave loading 17.5%

Genuine commitment to learning and development opportunities

Free onsite parking, thriving wellbeing program including discounted health insurance, flu vaccinations, skins checks and other events

Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)

Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Clint Burdett on 1300 422 664 for a confidential discussion.

Applications are open until 5.00pm 30 August 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.