Community Health Officer

Community Safety and Amenity | Environmental Health

- $102,067 to $108,107 per annum pro rata, plus superannuation

- 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.

The Opportunity

Become a Community Health Officer at the City of Perth and help keep Perth safe and thriving.

In this frontline role, you’ll administer key public health, food safety and environmental legislation, supporting the City of Perth in maintaining high community health standards. You’ll conduct inspections, approvals and compliance activities, while providing guidance to local businesses and the community.

If you’re passionate about protecting public health and want a role with real impact, this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

- Providing professional technical advice to the community and stakeholders on a wide range of public and environmental health issues.

- Educating, implementing, monitoring and enforcing requirements under the Public Health Act, Food Act, Environmental Protection Act and other relevant legislation.

- Assessing technical reports and development/building applications to ensure compliance with legislation, local laws and environmental health standards.

- Conducting inspections, investigations and monitoring activities across food safety, water quality, noise, pests, environmental health risks and public events.

About You

- Proven experience as an Environmental Health Officer within local government, with strong knowledge of relevant legislation (Local Government Act, Food Act, Environmental Protection Act, Public Health Act and local laws).

- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.

- Strong stakeholder management and customer service capability, supported by well-developed report writing skills.

- Effective research, analytical, problem‑solving and time‑management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and achieve outcomes.

Eligibility

- A right to work in Australia (e.g., a birth certificate, current passport or current visa)

- A current “C” class Australian driver’s licence

- 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

Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Sunday, 14 December 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Please note: The advert may close earlier than the listed closing date should suitable applications be received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.

For further information please contact Aisling Green, Coordinator Health Approvals, 9461 3804, aisling.green2@cityofperth.wa.gov.au.

Attachments:

- Community Health Officer - Application Pack.pdf

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