Coordinator Environmental Health

Shire of Capel; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 98,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shire of Capel is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Coordinator to lead public health initiatives and ensure the community's health and environmental wellbeing. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, diverse employee benefits, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the Shire's growth and public health planning.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Employee wellbeing and safety focus

Investment in career development

17.5% annual leave loading

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership skills and report writing abilities.
• Eligible to be an 'authorised officer' under the Public Health Act.
• Knowledge of Public Health Act 2016 and local government regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead public health planning for the community.
• Assess and manage public health concerns actively.
• Ensure environmental wellbeing through a preventative approach.

Skills

Leadership

Report Writing

Research and Evaluation

Computer skills in MS Office

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Posted: 25/06/2025

Closing Date: 11/07/2025

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Capel

Job Category: Government, Defence & Emergency

Do You Have

• Comprehensive knowledge of environmental health principles and legislation
• Practical experience in environmental health
• A passion for development and implementation of the Public Health Plan
  
  

The Shire of Capel is seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to join us as our Environmental Health Coordinator. Through diligent assessment, management and resolution of public health and environmental concerns, this is a fantastic opportunity to help ensure our community’s health and wellbeing.

The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.

Job Description

As the Environmental Health Coordinator, you will lead the Shire’s public health planning, ensuring the community’s health and environmental wellbeing through a proactive and preventative approach.

The Rewards

As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• Flexibility and support
• Investment in you and your career
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
• Full time, 19-day work month
• Base annual salary $98,000 – $103,000 per annum dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
• Restricted private use of a Shire vehicle
• Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts
  
  

For further position related requirements please refer to Position Description – Enviromental Health Coordinator PDF (366KB). If you are viewing this ad in Seek the link may have been removed. Please view this vacancy on our website at capel.wa.gov.au/council/work-with-us.aspx to access the position description.

Desired Skills And Experience

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future.

To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire’s HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health, or equivalent
• Eligibility to be an ‘authorised officer’ in WA under the Public Health Act 2016
• Sound knowledge of Public Health Act 2016 and other relevant legislation.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary regulatory environments within local government processes
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong report writing skills
• Demonstrated research and evaluation skills
• Computer skills in MS Office (Int/Adv in Word & Excel)
• Current C class driver’s licence
  
  

Involvement in the development of a local public health plan and experience in emergency management, response and recovery will be highly regarded.

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact Organisational Development on 9727 0222 to discuss.

Further position related enquiries can be directed to Isabel Fry, Manager Development Services or Organisational Development on 9727 0222.

Applications close

9.00am on Friday 11 July 2025.

The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.