Environmental Health Officer

Step into a role where your expertise in Environmental Health can lead meaningful change and set benchmarks for public and environmental health excellence in Local Government.

About the City

The City of Nedlands is located 7km from the Perth CBD and includes a diverse range of features from the beautiful river foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands to the crisp white sands of Swanbourne beach. With a dedicated workforce of professional service providers, we are committed to ensuring the City of Nedlands is a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community with a high standard of local services and facilities.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced
Environmental Health Officer
to join our dynamic Environmental Health team on a full-time. This role is vital in ensuring compliance with environmental health legislation and fostering a high quality of life for our community through safe environmental health practices.

We are also seeking to establish a talent pool of qualified, experienced, and suitable Environmental Health professionals to fill any vacant positions within the environmental health team over the next 12 months.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct environmental health inspections of food businesses, public spaces, health premises, and community facilities to ensure compliance.
• Assess complex statutory development applications related to environmental health standards and regulations.
• Investigate public and environmental health complaints, coordinating responses and follow-up actions.
• Provide expert advice on environmental health matters to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, legal briefs, and maintain records in line with statutory requirements and City policies.

About the successful candidate

The successful candidate must hold a tertiary qualification in Environmental Health (or a related disciplined) approved by the Chief Health Officer, possess a strong knowledge of environmental health legislation, and have considerable experience in a similar role.

Applicants with Environmental Health qualifications from outside WA must have their qualifications reviewed and approved by Western Australian Environmental Health Professional Review Board, unless they are listed in the Government Gazette 7 October 2025 (#118).

Applicants should also possess:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Eligible for appointment as an Authorised Person and Inspector for noise inspections and investigations under the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.
• A current 'C' class Driver's Licence.
• A current and valid National Police Certificate.

What we offer

This full-time, permanent position offers a salary range of $98,805 to $106,875 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, plus super.

Employee benefits

• 5 weeks Annual Leave.
• Up to 14% superannuation contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program & Healthy Workplace Initiatives.
• Fitness Passport wellness program access.
• Private health insurance corporate discounts.
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice options.
• Training and development opportunities.

Enquiries

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Billy Leung, Coordinator Environmental Health on

Additional details

Please read the position description to ensure a full understanding of the role. Applicants must have current Australian working rights.

Submitting your application

Early applications are highly recommended as the City reserves the right to close applications and appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.

Applications must be submitted online via the City of Nedlands Website and must include a resume demonstrating relevant work experience.

Applications close: 5:00 PM AWST, Monday 1 December 2025.