Environmental Health Officer
Closing Date: 6:00pm 16 August 2026
Company Information: The Shire of Esperance located 750km from Perth on Western Australia’s south east coast, comprises some of the most spectacular landscapes and beaches in WA. The Shire employs over 300 people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of the largest employers in the region. Employees enjoy generous benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives, opportunities for career progression, and work life balance.
All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence in contributing to the community, making Esperance a great place to live and work.
About the Job
There is an exciting opportunity to work with the Development Services Team as an Environmental Health Officer. This position provides professional and technical assistance, information, advice and reports to the Coordinator Environmental Health, the Manager Development Services and Chief Executive Officer on all matters related to public and environmental health in the Shire.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide an outstanding level of customer service to internal/external customers by answering enquiries promptly and effectively and following up customers to ensure that their request has been satisfied.
- Processing of various applications and applying appropriate public health, environmental health and environmental conditions.
- Undertake various inspections and monitoring activities in accordance with statutory obligations and operational procedures.
- Provide input and implement the Shire’s environmental health plans, programs, strategies and various monitoring and sampling in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Undertake administration duties as required including preparing reports, ensuring inspections are recorded and updating procedures, guidelines and the webpage.
- Liaise and provide accurate and expert level advice to staff across the organisation, the business and community sector, other government organisations and the general public.
- Actively review and implement departmental operating procedures and continuously look for opportunities to improve procedures and practices to deliver environmental health services in the most effective and efficient manner.
- Develop and produce informative and educational materials for distribution to the local community.
This is a Permanent Full-Time position, working 38 hours per week and includes living and working in the Goldfields DAMA region.
About you
In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have:
- Tertiary level qualification - Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent acceptable to the Executive Director of Public Health.
- Experience as an Environmental Health Officer is desirable, remuneration and role will reflect experience.
- 'C' class drivers’ licence.
- Excellent communications skills (both written and oral) and the ability to negotiate at all levels.
Applications from environmental health professionals are welcomed including graduates with local government work experience, with position and salary to be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Please note that candidates who do not hold an accepted qualification will not be shortlisted. You will find information about the accepted qualifications here: https://www.eh.org.au/workforce/accredited-courses
The role is diverse and you will have exposure to the full range of environmental health fields, from water monitoring to mosquito management to health promotion, as well as the usual regulatory environmental health functions. We provide access to a range of professional development opportunities, valuing individual and team development, and you will be working in a supportive small team environment where collaboration and continual improvement is valued and encouraged.
Benefits
Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $103,956.00 per annum dependant on qualifications and experience.
Additional Benefits
- Relocation Allowance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Provision of housing with 6-month subsided rent and salary sacrificing
Permanent staff are entitled to:
- 5 weeks annual leave per year
- Minimum of 12% superannuation employer contribution
- Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of 5%
- Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool & gym)
- Access to career development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Program, skin checks and flu vaccinations
Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance website (https://www.esperance.wa.gov.au/council/careers-and-employment/current-vacancies.aspx)include a current Resume, a Cover Letter and statements addressing the Selection Criteria.
Further details are available in the Position Description, found on the website, or contact Human Resources on 08 9071 0645.
Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date and as such, the closing date is subject to change without notice.
The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test to be considered for the role.
The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: $95,000.00 – $103,956.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
