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The candidate successful in this role will be responsible for promoting and protecting public health standards and ensuring statutory compliance with environmental health legislation.

Environmental Health Officer Position Description

As a collaborative member of the Health Services team, the position is accountable for undertaking assessments, site inspections, promoting environmental health objectives and ensuring compliance in accordance with regulatory requirements, policies and organisational objectives. The successful appointee must be adaptable, possess the ability to solve problems and deliver excellent customer service at all times. They must also thrive working in a very busy and change driven organisation and meet the following:

• Administer the requirements of environmental health legislation to protect public health and provide a safe environment for the community. 
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders to deliver service excellence, ensuring that information is accurate, consistent, clearly communicated and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Contribute to a cohesive team environment by sharing information, supporting and assisting colleagues in a proactive manner to meet goals and deadlines.
• Think critically and actively collaborate with colleagues and leaders.

You will be able to demonstrate through your covering letter and resume that you meet the following capabilities:

• University qualification in Environmental Health that affords eligibility for appointment as an authorised officer pursuant to relevant State Legislations.
• Authorised person and inspector under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 Sections 87 & 88.
• Relevant experience in a similar role including noise investigation   
• C Class Drivers Licence.

The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!

Why work for the City of Wanneroo

The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
• Five weeks annual leave (for salaried officers, excluding casual employees and pro-rata for part time employees);
• Free on-site parking;
• A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
• Purchase leave (subject to operational requirements);
• Professional development opportunities;
• An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
• An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.

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If this position sounds like you - and you're keen to spend less time commuting and more time doing the things you're passionate about - then apply now.  We look forward to receiving your application

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For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Wayne Harris, Coordinator Health Services on 08 9405 5487

Reference Number:  3077

Close date:     5 February 2025 (9:00pm AWST)

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 3 months.