Environmental Health Assistant

Studying Environmental Health and looking for a chance to put your knowledge into practice? Join the City of Canning’s Environmental Health Services team and gain hands-on experience alongside experienced Environmental Health Officers while you continue working towards your qualification. About the role The City of Canning is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Health Assistant to join our Environmental Health Services team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced Environmental Health Officers and gain practical exposure to a broad range of public and environmental health activities that directly protect and enhance community wellbeing.

Whether it's inspecting food businesses, testing public swimming pools, investigating community concerns, monitoring mosquito activity, or assisting with public health programs, you'll gain valuable experience that complements your studies and helps prepare you for a future career in Environmental Health.

A snapshot of your new role:

- Assist environmental health officers carry out inspections of premises to ensure compliance with the Public Health Act 2016, current guidelines and other relevant statutory requirements.
- Ensure that food for sale is wholesome and secure, in compliance with Health Regulations and Food Safety Standards through inspection, monitoring and application of standard sampling and analysis techniques.
- Carry out public swimming pool sampling and inspections.
- Carry out recreational water sampling.




- Creating a work environment that is consistent with the Organisation’s vision and values.

How you will thrive in this role

- Be studying towards a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health), Diploma of Environmental Health or other qualification acceptable to be gazetted as an Environmental Health Officer in Western Australia, by the Chief Health Officer.
- Basic knowledge and interpretation of Acts, Regulations, Local Laws, Codes and Standards associated with environmental health matters.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to write letters, reports and use computer software.
- Current Satisfactory National Police Clearance (obtained within past six months)

For a closer look at the role please refer to the Position Description attached to the vacancy in our recruitment portal. Why you will love working at the City!

- Maximum-Term Part-Time role of 30 hours per fortnight (up to two years) in a welcoming and thriving council.
- Up to $81,591.48 per annum pro rata + super.
- 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave.
- We match super contributions to help you save for your future.
- Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events.




- Great year-round wellbeing and social calendars!
- Free on-site parking.
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
- Genuine commitment to learning and development.
- Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all. Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Clint Burdett on 0418 957 110 for a confidential discussion. The City will not be accepting candidates through agency at this time.

Applications are open until 5 pm, Friday 2 October 2026. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.

The City of Canning is a child safe organisation and reserves the right to request the relevant working with children qualification from prospective candidates where required.

📌 Environmental Health Assistant (Cannington)
🏢 City of Canning
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