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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 to work with the DevelopmentServices Team as an Environmental Health Officer. This positionprovides professional and technical assistance, information, adviceand reports 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.
- Provide input and implement the Shire’s environmentalhealth plans, programs, strategies and various monitoring andsampling in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Undertake administration duties as required includingpreparing reports, ensuring inspections are recorded andupdating procedures, guidelines and the webpage.




- Liaise and provide accurate and expert level advice tostaff across the organisation, the business and communitysector, other government organisations and the generalpublic.
- Actively review and implement departmental operatingprocedures and continuously look for opportunities to improveprocedures and practices to deliver environmental healthservices in the most effective and efficient manner.
- Develop and produce informative and educational materialsfor distribution to the local community.

This is a Permanent Full-Time position, working 38 hours perweek and includes living and working in the Goldfields DAMAregion.

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.
- Experience as an Environmental Health Officer is desirable,remuneration and role will reflect experience.
- 'C' class drivers’ licence.
- Excellent communications skills (both written and oral) andthe ability to negotiate at all levels.

Applications fromall suitablyqualified environmental health professionals are welcomedincluding graduates with local government work experience, withposition and salary to be commensurate with experience andqualifications.

Please note that candidates who do not hold an acceptedqualification will not be shortlisted. You will find informationabout the accepted qualifications here:





The role is diverse and you will have exposure to the full rangeof environmental health fields, from water monitoring to mosquitomanagement to health promotion, as well as the usual regulatoryenvironmental health functions. We provide access to a range ofprofessional development opportunities, valuing individual and teamdevelopment, and you will be working in a supportive small teamenvironment where collaboration and continual improvement is valuedand encouraged.

Benefits

Salary Range : $95,000.00 - $103,956.00 perannum dependant on qualifications and experience.

Additional Benefits

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

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 online recruitment portal by clicking the APPLY button below and include acurrentResume and aCoverLetter .

Further details are available in thePositionDescription , attached below,or contact HumanResources on

Early submissions are encouraged as applications will bereviewed prior to the closing date and as such, the closing date issubject to change without notice.

The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employmentmedical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test tobe 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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