Company Description

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words - they’re how we work.

Job Description

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll play a key part in protecting public health and the environment across Stirling. Every day brings variety, whether you’re conducting inspections, advising the community, or supporting innovative health initiatives. You’ll collaborate with a vibrant, high-performing team and have the opportunity to develop your expertise in a supportive environment.

Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the potential for access to a shared / pool vehicle for work-related travel, making it easier to get out into the community and make a difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assess development applications for heritage places
• Draft and review local planning policies
• Evaluate Local Planning Scheme amendments
• Conduct land use planning research
• Coordinate responses to State planning initiatives
• Provide advice to public and developers
• Represent Council in meetings and inquiries

Position Description - Environmental Health Officer

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an Environmental Health Officer to join us on a permanent basis with a passion for community wellbeing. You’ll ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health (required)
• High-level knowledge of Environmental Health principles
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong decision-making and judgement
• Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
• Authorised person under Environmental Protection Act (desirable)
• Local Government experience (desirable)
• Well-developed conflict resolution skills (desirable)

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work Your Way – Flexible hours and free parking
• Rewarding You – Boosted super and extra leave
• Grow With Us – Training and study support
• Belong Here – DEI events and recognition programs
• Feel Your Best – Gym discounts and wellness perks

Explore all our benefits at http://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and help build a healthier community, we want to hear from you!

Additional Information

Questions? Reach out to Jason Jenke on (08) 9205 8785
Applications close: Friday 31 October 2025
We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.