Environmental Health Officer

The City of Canning is committed to the wellbeing of our community and ensuring our residents and local businesses operate within Environmental Health regulations.

This permanent, full-time role reports to the Coordinator Environmental Health Services and is responsible for delivering statutory public health programs, such as Food Safety Assessments, Complaints Investigation, Development Applications and Environmental Health Approvals along with supporting public health initiatives such as implementing the City’s Public Health Plan.

In this role, you will undertake duties such as:

• Provide technical advice and support to businesses, community and Council staff on environmental and public health matters
• Ensure compliance and investigate breaches of state legislation and local laws on environmental and public health matters
• Respond to and investigate public health complaints including noise and odour pollution, food safety matters, unhealthy premises, keeping of animals and water and land contamination.
• Inspection of premises including food businesses, lodging houses, skin penetration (tattoo parlours, acupuncturists, beauty salons, etc) caravan parks, kennels and public swimming pools
• Research and report on Environmental Health issues affecting the City of Canning and provide input into policy and strategy development

About you:

• Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or other qualification acceptable to the Executive Director Public Health, to be designated an Environmental Health Officer
• Strong knowledge of and ability to interpret regulations, codes, standards and apply legislation, including the Public Health Act 2016, Health Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1911, and Food Act 2008.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to research, write reports, plans and liaise with a broad range of stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Current “C” class driver’s licence
• Current Satisfactory National Police Clearance (under six months validity)

Why apply for this role?

• A permanent full-time position in a Tier 1 Local Council
• $90,264.87- $96,065.01  per annum + super
• Monthly rostered day off (19 day month)
• 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
• Superannuation contribution package up to 14.5%*(conditions apply)
• Genuine commitment to learning and development opportunities
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Free onsite parking, discounted health insurance, flu vaccinations, skins checks and other 
  well-being events
• Complimentary membership to the Cannington 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 over 90,000 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:

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred).  You may also contact Reuben Thom 0409 328 761 for a confidential discussion.  Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.

Applications are open until 5.00pm 17 April 2024. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.