The City of Kalamunda is a local authority with a population of 60,000 located approximately a 35 minute drive from the Perth CBD providing the opportunity to work in a varied planning environment, from rural natural bushland to highly developed residential, commercial and industrial areas.

About this Chance

Play a pivotal role in shaping a healthier, safer community as our Senior Environmental Health Officer. In this senior position, you'll lead complex environmental health matters, provide expert guidance, support and mentor officers, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality services that make a real difference. If you're looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where your expertise and influence can have a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

- Lead and coordinate the delivery of Environmental Health services.
- Provide operational leadership and technical guidance to the team.
- Support the Coordinator and act in the role during absences.
- Coordinate workloads and daily operational priorities.
- Drive continuous improvement and service enhancement initiatives.
- Ensure consistent, evidence-based regulatory decisions and enforcement.
- Oversee the quality and timely delivery of Environmental Health services.
- Coach, mentor and develop Environmental Health Officers.
- Represent the City in stakeholder, industry and inter-agency forums.

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

The successful candidate will have the following:

- A recognised qualification in Environmental Health or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience delivering Environmental Health services and regulatory functions.




- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach and support team development.
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex investigations, projects and competing priorities.
- Well-developed problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Experience preparing professional reports, correspondence and recommendations.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and community outcomes.
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. In addition, applications requesting work sponsorship will not be considered.

Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated experience in Environmental Health within local government, with the ability to coordinate workloads, guide staff and deliver operational outcomes.
- Sound knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to public health including the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911, Public Health Act 2016, Environmental Protection Act 1986, Food Act 2008 and all associated regulations.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including interpersonal skills, report writing, consultation, correspondence, negotiation, with the ability to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders.




- Well-developed skills in the operation of Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Proven performance delivery in an environmental health context demonstrating an ability to meet set goals and targets.
- Experience in health promotion (desirable).
- Post graduate qualifications in public health or a related discipline (desirable).

Hours of Work

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight.

About the Benefits

This position offers a salary of Level 8 being $111,376 to $117,763 per annum, (depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant) plus 12% superannuation.

You will also enjoy annual increments, EBA salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme, 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading, Medibank/HIF/HBF Corporate Membership, Retail and lifestyle discounts via the Flare platform, free access to online learning, discounted membership at City owned facilities. We have flexible work arrangements or the option for a rostered day off fortnightly or monthly.

For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on (08) 999.

The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.

The City of Kalamunda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.

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📌 Senior Environmental Health Officer (City of Kalamunda)
🏢 City of Kalamunda
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