City of Perth

Community Health Officers

• $98,141 - $103,949 per annum, plus superannuation
• CBD Location
• Various positions available including:
  • Full-time permanent
  • Part-time (22.5 hrs per week) permanent
  • 12 month contract

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As a Community Health Officer at the City of Perth, you will be responsible for the administration of essential legislation, empowering the City to fulfill its duty of care and enhance community health standards. By driving impactful initiatives, you will help create a safer, healthier environment that positively shapes the well-being of our community.

Reporting to the Coordinator Community Health within our Community Safety and Amenity team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Provide professional and technical advice to members of the public and other stakeholders on various community health issues;
• Educate, implement, monitor and enforce requirements of the Public Health Act, Food Act, Environment Protection Act and other relevant legislation;
• Assess technical reports, development applications, building applications for food premises, dwellings and other buildings to ensure compliance; and
• Undertake inspections public events and gatherings and carry out food, water, pest, noise and environmental monitoring as required.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Experience working as Environmental Health Officer within local government;
• Strong knowledge of related legislation including Local Government Act, Food Act, Environmental Protection Act, Public Health Act and local laws;
• Excellent customer service with strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication including negotiation and conflict management skills; and
• Experience in preparing detailed reports and correspondence.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical;
• A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Sunday, 16 February 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.