Environmental Health Officer (Merredin)

Environmental Health Officer (Merredin)

About Merredin

Home to approximately 3,335 residents, Merredin serves as a vital commercial and retail hub for the Central and Eastern Wheatbelt. It supports the broader region’s industrial and service needs while hosting a variety of government agencies and essential services. Over the past four years, the Shire of Merredin’s population has grown by an estimated 4.5%, reflecting increasing confidence in the area’s economic opportunities and increasing liveability

Role Description

Commencing: Immediately

Position Status: Full Time, Fixed Term (2 years with possible extension)

Salary: $105,000*

*PLUS subsidised housing

An exciting prospect has emerged at the Shire of Merredin for a suitably qualified Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to join our team. This role will sit within the Strategy & Community Directorate and will support the Executive Manager Strategy & Community (EMSC) to achieve strategic outcomes relative to the department.

The Environmental Health Officer is responsible for delivering professional environmental health services that support the Shire of Merredin’s statutory obligations across Health, Environment, and Waste Management functions, with some involvement in Building and Town Planning activities and applications.

The role provides specialist advice, assistance, and information, and reports to the EMSC, internal staff, elected members (where required), and the public, in relation to environmental health legislation, programs, and projects.





The position will be employed by the Shire of Merredin and, under an approved shared services arrangement, will deliver environmental health services to the Shires of Bruce Rock, Kellerberrin, and Yilgarn in accordance with agreed service levels and priorities.

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This position offers excellent benefits for an enthusiastic and driven individual who in return will be offered:

• A fantastic work life balance;

• A small, personable team environment;

• Training and development opportunities;

• Access to additional superannuation through the Shire’s co-contribution program;

• Salary sacrifice options; and

• A great employee Health and Wellbeing Program including flu shots, skin cancer screens and an Employee Assistance Program.

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How to Apply

Applications are to include a CV and covering letter (max 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria and indicating your ability to meet the role requirements. A position description, which includes the selection criteria, can be obtained on the Shire’s website or requested via email: [email protected].

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Applications are to be received by no later than 4:00pm Friday 20 March 2026. Applications are to be marked "Private and Confidential" and emailed to [email protected] or sent via post to PO Box 42, Merredin WA 6415.

More Information

If you are interested in the role and would like more information, please contact Craig Watts, Chief Executive Officer on (08) 9041 1611.

📌 Environmental Health Officer (Merredin)
🏢 Shire of Merredin
📍 Merredin