Environmental Health Officer | VJ-751

Environmental Health Officer | VJ-751

External Services | Management, Policy/Planning/Research

Company Information:

The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on WesternAustralia’s south east coast, comprises some of the mostspectacular landscapes and beaches in WA. The Shire employsover 300 people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of thelargest employers in the region. Employees enjoy generous benefitsincluding 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives,opportunities for career progression, and work life balance.

All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values ofProfessionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence incontributing to the community, making Esperance a great place tolive and work.

About the Job





There is an exciting opportunity with the Development Servicesfor an Environmental Health Officer.Providingprofessional and technical assistance, information, advice andreports to the Coordinator Environmental Health, the ManagerDevelopment Services and Chief Executive Officer on all mattersrelated to public and environmental health in the Shire.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Provide an outstanding level of customer service tointernal/external customers by answering enquiries promptly andeffectively and following up customers to ensure that theirrequest has been satisfied.
- Processing of various applications and applying appropriatepublic health, environmental health and environmentalconditions.
- Undertake various inspections and monitoring activities inaccordance with statutory obligations and operationalprocedures.

This is a Permanent Full Time, working 38 hours per week.

About you

In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you musthave:

- Tertiary level qualification - Bachelor of Applied Science(Environmental Health)



or equivalent acceptable to theExecutive Director of Public Health.
- Three to five years’ experience as an EnvironmentalHealth Officer.
- Eligibility for appointment as an authorised person underthe Environmental Protection Act 1986 in relation tocontrol of noise, illegal dumping and unauthoriseddischarges.
- Familiarisation with the use of sound level measuringequipment.

Benefits

Commencing Salary : $83,700.00 (negotiablesalary up to $94,580.00 may be offered dependant on qualificationsand experience).

Additional Benefits

- Relocation Allowance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Provision of housing with 6-month subsided rent and salarysacrificing
- Vaccinations

Permanent staff are entitled to:

- 5 weeks annual leave per year
- Minimum of 12% superannuation employer contribution




- Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of5%
- Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool &gym;)
- Access to career development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee wellness initiatives including Employee AssistanceProgram, skin checks and flu vaccinations

Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance onlinerecruitment portal by clickingtheAPPLY button below and include acurrentResume and aCoverLetter .
Further details are available in thePositionDescription , found on the recruitmentportal, or contact Human Resourceson08 9071 0645

The successful applicant must be able to pass apre-employment medical examination,



including drug and alcoholscreening test to be considered for the role.

The Shire of Esperance is an Equal OpportunityEmployer

Attachments:
- PD - Development Services - Environmental Health Officer - June 2025.pdf

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The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
https://www.kitjobau.com/job/137183776/environmental-health-officer-vj-751-shire-esperance/?utm_source=html