Environmental Health Officer

City of Canning; Canning; Hybrid; AUD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month parental leave cover

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Superannuation matching

Discounted health insurance

Free flu vaccinations

Skin checks and wellbeing events

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Leisureplex membership

Job summary

The City of Canning is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to provide regulatory advice, inspect premises and respond to public health matters across our 90,000-strong community. This 12-month parental leave cover offers meaningful work in a vibrant, diverse city with a strong commitment to public health outcomes.

Key duties include advising businesses, investigating breaches of health legislation, inspecting food premises and contributing to policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, codes and standards relevant to Public Health Act and Food Act.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to businesses and Council staff on environmental and public health matters.
• Ensure compliance and investigate breaches of state laws and local health regulations.
• Respond to and investigate public health complaints including noise, odour, food safety and water/land contamination.
• Inspect premises including food businesses, lodging houses, caravan parks and public pools.
• Research and report on environmental health issues and contribute to policy development.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Report writing

Stakeholder liaison

Independent worker

Education

BSc Environmental Health

Job description

A healthy, inclusive and connected community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, now and into the future.

If this vision resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you. Join the City of Canning as an Environmental Health Officer and use your expertise to make a lasting impact on public health outcomes across our vibrant and diverse community. This 12-month parental leave cover offers challenging, meaningful work and the chance to contribute to a community where people can thrive for generations to come. From food safety and disease investigations to environmental monitoring and public health initiatives, you'll play a key role in delivering meaningful outcomes for more than 90,000 residents.

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.
• Inspect premises including food businesses, lodging houses, caravan parks 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 for appointment as an Environmental Health Officer under the Public Health Act 2016.
• Strong knowledge of and ability to interpret regulations, codes and 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 (issued within the last six months).

For a closer look at the role please refer to the Position Description attached to the vacancy in our recruitment portal.

Why you will love working at the City!

• Maximum-Term 12 Month Part-Time (45.6 hours per fortnight) role in a welcoming and thriving council.
• 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave.
• We match super contributions to help you save for your future.
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events.
• Great year-round wellbeing and social calendars!
• Free on-site parking.
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Genuine commitment to learning and development.
• Membership to Canning 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 around 100,000 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.

The City of Canning is a child safe organisation and reserves the right to request the relevant working with children qualification from prospective candidates where required.