Position No: 077/2026
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
- Full-Time | Temporary Contract – 12 months
- Level 6 | *Salary: $101,295 - $109,476, plus superannuation
- Vacancy 077/2026
The opportunity
We are in the market for an experienced and qualified professional Environmental Health Officer. You are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge.
This is a great opportunity for an Environmental Health Officer to take on a diverse role in a highly successful team working towards our team mission of “Preserving the environment, protecting the community and providing for a healthy tomorrow.”
You will be the right fit if:
- You are friendly, supportive and actively listen to the needs of others.
- You enjoy working with people, can build strong relationships and are open to others opinions.
- You set challenging but realistic goals, reflect and learn from experiences and problem solve to get the job done.
- You have a welcoming and respectful customer service disposition when dealing with both your internal and external customers.
- You have the ability to “think outside the box” and be flexible in the delivery of services to meet our community’s evolving expectations.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) degree or qualifications acceptable for Public Health Act 2016
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience as an Environmental Health Officer in a state or local government authority
- A passion for environmental health and a desire to contribute to community health and wellbeing.
- Exceptional customer service skills and an ability to negotiate positive outcomes.
- An ability to work effectively and add value to the team.
- Strong communication skills with colleagues and the community.
- Sound knowledge of legislation and policy relevant to environmental health.
- Sound technical knowledge related to inspection, education and enforcement processes.
- National Police Clearance (less than 3 months old).
- Current unrestricted C class national drivers’ licence
For more information about the role please refer to the position description.
How to apply
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by calling Kim Frost on (08) 9550 3221.
Closing date
Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Our commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.
Additional information
- All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
- The salary for this role commences at step 1, with potential for movement within the range based on demonstrated skills and experience. Incremental progression typically occurs at the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance with the Industrial Agreement.
- As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.
- This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
- To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
- To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment page.
Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer
