Environmental Health Officer

Planning and Development | Main Administration Building, 25 Cedric Street
- Closing date: 12/02/2025

**Environmental Health Officer**
- **Implement and maintain public and environmental health services, programs, and projects, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and Council policies.**:

- **Free onsite fitness facilities | Free parking | On-site staff cafe**:

- **Annual leave loading and employer matched super contributions matching up to 6%**

**About Us**

The Planning and Development Directorate is responsible for the sustainable and responsible development of the City’s neighbourhoods - both residential and commercial.

This high-performing team deals with a wide range of interesting environmental health matters to help to achieve positive public health outcomes for the City’s 243,000 residents and visitors.

**About the Position**

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining public, environmental health, and environmental-related services, programs, and projects in accordance with statutory obligations, Business Plans, operational procedures, and Council policies.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Respond to written and verbal customer enquiries.
- Conduct inspections and maintain accurate records.
- Collect evidence, make reports, and attend court as required.
- Undertake monitoring and sampling in accordance with Business Unit programs.
- Prepare reports and provide advice to outside agencies.
- Assist with training for students and technical officers.

**About You**
- Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health acceptable to the Chief Health Officer is essential (_please note that Environmental Science, Nursing or other public health professional qualifications are not relevant to this position_)
- Authorised person and inspector under the Environmental Protection Act for noise and unauthorised discharge.
- High level of knowledge and understanding of Environmental Health principles and practices.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate at high levels.
- Advanced skills using MS Office Suite.
- ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.

For further information, please refer to the position description.

This permanent full-time position is a Level 7 Inside Workforce Agreement positions which attract a salary from $96,731 - $101,823.62 gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation..

**Why Join Us?**

The City of Stirling is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and engaged workforce. We offer a range of flexible work options and benefits to ensure a fulfilling employment experience. As an Environmental Health Officer, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and contribute to our mission of delivering efficient, responsive, and sustainable services.

**To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability obtain a**:

- A copy of Australian driving licence
- National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
- Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance
- The right to work in Australia

**More about the City**

The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 243,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.

With over 1,500 employees, 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.