Environmental Health Officer

City of Busselton | Environmental Services

Closing date: 30/09/2024

Permanent, full time (job share may be considered)

Salary range $86,168 to $98,620

per annum depending on experience

What do our staff love about working with the City?

Why work for the City:

The City of Busselton (the City) is located in the picturesque southwest coastal region of WA and offers an enviable lifestyle and the opportunity to be part of one of the most progressive, diverse and ambitious Local Governments in the state.
We pride ourselves on providing positive outcomes for our community and offering a supportive environment for our employees.
About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and collaborative Environmental Health Team!
Reporting to the Senior Environmental Health Officer, as one of four EHOs within the wider Environmental Health team, you will proactively support our local community to achieve and maintain high standards of public and environmental health.
Due to the unique nature of the region the role offers a diverse range of public health areas including food safety, water safety, caravan parks and camping grounds, waste-water approvals, event safety and mosquito management, just to list a few.
The person:

The successful applicant will align with our values and ideally have the following competencies: Qualification acceptable for appointment as an Environmental Health Officer or authorised person, such as a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health.
Considerable ability to interpret and apply Environmental Health legislation, policy and procedures.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Developed problem solving techniques, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
High level ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Experience in Local Government practices and procedures, programs, policies and activities and their application in Environmental Health disciplines.

Enquiries:

Phoebe Tucker, Senior Environmental Health Officer (08) 9781 0438 or Human Resources on (08) 9781 1727.
Closing date:

4.30pm Monday, 30 September 2024 The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from Aboriginal Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people living with a disability and youth.

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