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Closing Date: Friday, 29 May 2026
Position Type: permanent full-time
Salary: Level 6 Salaried being $93,063 – $100,087 per annum pro rata

Join us as and make a meaningful impact by protecting public health, supporting environmental sustainability, and delivering essential services that improve the wellbeing of the community.

About this Opportunity

The Environmental Health Officer role is responsible for delivering environmental and public health services that protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of the community while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and local government policies. The role supports environmental standards and public health initiatives through education, inspections, investigations, customer service, and the provision of professional advice to community members, businesses, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities include interpreting legislative requirements, responding to enquiries and complaints, conducting inspections, and preparing reports and correspondence to support the delivery of consistent and high-quality environmental health services.

About You

The successful candidate demonstrates professionalism, sound judgement, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to protecting public health and supporting the community.

• Strong knowledge of environmental and public health legislation, regulations, and local government practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to explain technical and legislative information clearly to diverse audiences
• Strong customer service focus with the ability to build positive community relationships
• Well-developed analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Experience conducting inspections, investigations, and compliance activities
• Ability to prepare accurate reports, correspondence, and recommendations
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
• Professional, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality environmental health services
• Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or demonstrated progress toward obtaining such qualification

Hours of Work

This is a permanent full time role working Monday to Friday, 75 hours over a 9-day fortnight with a rostered day off option.

About the Benefits

This position offers a salary ranging from $93,063 to $100,087 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, Medibank/HIF/HBF Corporate 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.

How to Apply

To be considered for the position your application will consist of a covering letter providing any work-related experience and skills to the requirements of the role and an updated resume. For more information, the position description can be found on our website under Career Opportunities:  www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au.

Your application and other supporting documents can be submitted electronically via our website or through Seek - attaching a maximum of TWO separate documents.

For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on (08) 9257 9921.

Applications close Friday, 29 May 2026.

The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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.

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