Sustainable Development and Safety Directorate | Environmental Health

Full-Time3-month contract - Recent graduates and soon-to-graduate studentsencouraged to apply

- An opportunity to develop your professional career and gainvaluable local government experience
- Adaptable work options, super up to 16% + employeeperks

About Us

TheCity of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs ofPerth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches andwetlands to theme parks and world-class recreationfacilities.

Atthe City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government –we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our peoplefirst. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact byhelping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place tobe.

About the Role

Working within our Public Health team, you will assist indelivering a range of environmental health programs andcompliance activities, including:

- Food safety, public health and environmentalcompliance
- On-site effluent disposal and water qualitymonitoring
- Infectious disease and nuisance investigations
- Assessing development and building applications
- Conducting inspections, risk assessments and fieldmonitoring
- Providing advice and support to residents, businesses andstakeholders
- Contributing to public health projects and communityeducation initiatives

About you

We’re seeking a motivated and community-focused EnvironmentalHealth Officer with a focus on public health,



customer serviceand practical problem-solving to guide and inspire positivehealth outcomes across our community.

You will have:

- A qualification in Environmental Health (completed ornearing completion)
- Strong communication and customer serviceskills
- Sound organisational and problem-solvingabilities
- The ability to work both independently and as part of ateam

Local Government experience is not essential. Mentoring andsupport will be provided, making this an excellent opportunityto develop your professional career.

Salary and Benefits: As per the City of CockburnIndustrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications andexperience.

Closing Date

Monday 28 September 2026 at 5pm. TheCity of Cockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting andclose the advertising period early. We are currently not acceptingapplications from agencies.

Wevalue equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburnstrongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.Every applicant is valued here.

City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodjar
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC ,
Western Australia, 6965

Office opening hours:

8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

The City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar Boodjar. Long ago, now and in the future they care for Country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to Land, Waters and Culture and pay our respects to Elders, past and present.

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📌 Environmental Health Officer (City of Cockburn)
🏢 The City of Cockburn
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