Coordinator Health Compliance

Community Safety and Amenity | Environmental Health, Management

• $121,110 to $128,317 per annum, plussuper
• Full-time/ part-time, permanent
• CBD Location

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.

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for ensuring high community health standards? The City of Perth is looking for a dynamic Coordinator Health Compliance to spearhead the monitoring and enforcement of key public health legislation, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our community.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee critical compliance functions, offering leadership and expert guidance to our talented Community Health team. Your ability to foster professional development, quality assurance, and exceptional customer service will be central to your success as you help achieve the City's strategic goals and objectives.

Reporting directly to the Community Health Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day compliance activities within the Community Health Service team, offering valuable support and strategic advice to the Community Health Manager to ensure alignment with the City's goals.
• Implementing, monitoring, and enforcing key public health legislation, including the Public Health Act 2016, Food Act 2008, and Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997—driving excellence in operational standards and compliance.
• Overseeing complex compliance matters to ensure effective outcomes and the City's adherence to regulatory frameworks.
• Leading the Community Health Compliance team by providing supervision, staff upskilling, and expert guidance on legislative requirements, inspection processes, and health compliance procedures—ensuring high operational standards and fostering staff engagement and growth.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on public health while nurturing a team of professionals dedicated to creating a safe and thriving community.

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Proven experience in leading, coaching, and mentoring a professional team.
• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health recognised by the Chief Health Officer of WA, with strong technical and leadership expertise.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental health legislation and local government processes.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under conflicting demands.

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.

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).
• Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical (if required for the role).
• A Working with Children's Check, or eligible to obtain;
• A current 'C' class Australian driver's licence; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

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

Applications for this position will close at 5 PM AWST on Sunday, 14 September 2025. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. 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 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.

Note: canvassing of elected members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

For further information please contact Scott Teymant, Community Health Manager, 9461 3276 or email scott.teymant@cityofperth.wa.gov.au.

Attachments:

• Application Pack - Coordinator Health Compliance.pdf