AddressThe City of Kalamunda is looking for an Environmental Health Officer with a ‘can do’ attitude and excellent communication skills to join our amazing team. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
About the City of Kalamunda
The City of Kalamunda is a local authority with a population of 60,000 located approximately 35 minutes’ drive from the Perth CBD. The City provides the opportunity to work in a diverse environment from rural, natural bushland to highly developed residential, commercial, and industrial areas. We are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce which values, respects and thrives on diversity.
About this Opportunity
As the successful applicant, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and healthy environment for the community and will contribute to the implementation of the Community Health & Wellbeing Plan. Working in areas as diverse as food safety management, water quality, environmental management, disaster and emergency management and health promotion planning and delivery. Every day will bring new experiences and challenges. You will build relationships with individuals, businesses, community and external agencies.
To find out all Key Result Areas for this position, please refer to the position description that can be found on our website under Career Opportunity section.
Selection Criteria
- Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent as approved by the Chief Health Officer - Department of Health.
- Previous experience in Environmental Health within local government (desirable).
- Developed written and verbal communication skills including interpersonal skills, report writing, consultation, correspondence, negotiation and meeting participation skills with the ability to relate to all sections of the community.
- Well-developed skills in the operation of Microsoft Office 365.
- Proven performance delivery in an Environmental Health context demonstrating an ability to meet set goals and targets.
- Authorised person and inspector under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 Sections 87 & 88.
- Experience in health promotion (desirable).
Hours of Work
This is a full-time permanent position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight, with an option for a fortnightly or monthly rostered day off.
About the Benefits
The salary range for this position is $86,042 - $92,536 per annum (depending on experience and skill level) plus superannuation. Other inclusions are free parking, annual increments, EBA salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme, 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading, Corporate Health Membership, 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 and support working from home arrangements (subject to approval).
How to Apply
Further information about the position and how to apply can be found under our Career Opportunities section at www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au.
To be considered for the position your application will consist of a covering letter providing your responses to the selection criteria in this ad and a current resume. Your application and other supporting documents can be submitted electronically via our website or through Seek - attaching a maximum of TWO separate documents in PDF version.
For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on (08) 9257 9***.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 24 June 2024.
The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date. This is a direct recruitment exercise so unless invited, Agency applications will not be considered for this position.
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.
