As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

The City of Perth is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Community Health Officer (Food Safety) to lead critical initiatives that enhance public health. In this high-impact role, you’ll use your strong background in food safety, customer service, and leadership to guide our team and support local food businesses in achieving the highest standards.

Working within the Community Safety and Amenity team and reporting to the Coordinator Health Compliance, you will:

• Lead and inspire on key environmental health projects, with a focus on food safety.
• Develop and deliver engaging food safety resources and information for businesses and the public.
• Manage complex regulatory matters, including collecting evidence for prosecutions and representing the City in court when needed.
• Conduct environmental and public health monitoring, provide expert technical advice, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Proven experience as an Environmental Health Officer with local government;
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of the Food Safety Act, Regulations and Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code;
• Advanced technical skills in relation to food business application assessment, investigation, inspection and education, monitoring and compliance; and
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including presentation, negotiation and conflict management skills.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Monday, 3 November 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.