Synopsis
At the City of Melville, we're committed to creating a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for our residents.
We're looking for motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in protecting public health through education, compliance and proactive environmental health initiatives.
Working within our Environmental Health team, you'll undertake a diverse range of regulatory, advisory and educational activities while partnering with residents, businesses and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality environmental health outcomes.
If you enjoy working collaboratively, solving complex problems and engaging with the community, we'd love to hear from you.
Location
City of Melville Civic Centre
Salary
$83,****** to $111,****** pro-rata p.a. + 12% Super
Employment Type
Permanent, Full Time
What You'll Be Doing
Conducting inspections, assessments and investigations across a variety of environmental health matters
Assessing development applications and processing environmental health applications
Delivering proactive environmental health programs, sampling and compliance activities
Providing professional advice to residents, businesses and internal stakeholders
Supporting enforcement activities, including investigations and legal proceedings where required
Mentoring the Environmental Health Assistant and contributing to continuous improvement across the team
Assisting the Senior Environmental Health Officer in delivering efficient and effective environmental health services
What We're Looking For
A current 'C' Class Driver's Licence
Qualifications recognised for appointment as an Environmental Health Officer in Western Australia




Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Person and Inspector under relevant legislation
Demonstrated experience in environmental health inspections, investigations and compliance activities
Sound knowledge of relevant environmental health legislation, including the Food Act ****, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act **** and Environmental Protection Act ****
Strong communication, negotiation and report writing skills
The ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality customer service
Local Government experience, food safety auditing knowledge and previous mentoring experience will be highly regarded.
Closing Date
Sunday, 04 Oct ****, *****PM AWST.
For further information about this position, please contact:
Chiat Chew, A/ Manager Health and Compliance on ************.
Why The City of Melville?
We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.
We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer ********* – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas.
This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives.
In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation,



Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.
Why Belong?
Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville's perks!
Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July **** to 1 July ****
Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life
Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership
Save time and money with free on-site parking
Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day!
Access paid parental leave to support your family
Take more time to recharge with 2 extra days of leave plus the option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year)*
Benefit from a generous superannuation co-contribution of up to 15.5%
Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options
Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs
Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs
Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club
*conditions apply
The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.
All candidates applying for a position where the use of 'plant and machinery' or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other 'high risk' facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.
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