Environmental Health Officer
Permanent and Fixed-Term Opportunities Available.
Are you ready to make a real impact in a thriving inner-city community? The City of Vincent is on the lookout for two passionate, Environmental Health Officers to join our team.
What We’re Offering
- We currently have two full-time opportunities available:
- 1 x Permanent Position (new!)
- 1 x Fixed-Term Contract (4 months, LSL cover)
- Salary up to $112,226 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
- 5 weeks annual leave, plus an additional 2 days volunteer leave (pro-rata)
- Flexible Working Arrangements
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
At the City of Vincent, we’re driven by our vision to be courageous, clever and creative – bold in our ideas and deeply connected to our community. We’re building a place where people love to live, work, visit and belong. If you’re energised by a progressive, people-focused environment, you’ll fit right in.
This isn’t just a job; it’s a career with real benefits:
- Up to 15.5% employer super (co-contributions)
- Up to 12 weeks additional Paid Parental Leave (eligibility applies)
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Program for you and immediate family members
- Discounted Beatty Park membership to support your wellbeing
- A buzzing Leederville location with amazing coffee and food
- A workplace culture centred on mental and physical wellness, community and connection
About the Role
If you’re a proactive professional with strong communication skills, a solid understanding of environmental health legislation, and a commitment to making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
In this role you will be responsible for promoting and regulating public health standards across the City, monitoring compliance with key legislation including the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911, Public Health Act 2016, and Food Act 2008.
You’ll conduct inspections, respond to health-related service requests, provide expert advice, and contribute to the planning and approval of public events. This role also involves supporting continuous improvement initiatives, engaging with the community, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality environmental health services.
At the time of your application, please provide an indication of which position you are interested in.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders and the community, and to provide quality customer service through strong written, verbal, and negotiation abilities.
- Experience administrating and enforcing the suite of Acts, Regulations, Standards and Codes applicable to Environmental Health services in Western Australia.
- Qualification in Environmental Health (as deemed acceptable by the Chief Health Officer in accordance with section 18 of the Public Health Act 2016) to enable appointment as an Environmental Health Officer.
- Current 'C' class drivers’ licence.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter and CV. A statement addressing the selection criteria is strongly encouraged.
For questions, please contact Sam Monaghan, Coordinator Environmental Health, [email protected] or call on (08) 9273 6509.
We are proud to be an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.
Applications close 9am Monday 3 August 2026.We may close the advert early if we find a suitable pool of candidates. Please note that canvassing Elected Members will disqualify applications.
Thanks for considering a future with Team Vincent — we can’t wait to hear from you!
Attachments:
- Position Description - Environmental Health Officer - June 2025.pdf
