Senior Environmental Health Officer
Discover a world of opportunity at one of the fastest growing shires in Western Australia. An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Shire of Harvey in the role of the Senior Environmental Health Officer.
Do you have?
- Comprehensive knowledge of environmental health principles and legislation
- Three year’s practical experience in environmental health
- A proactive attitude to the implementation of customer program initiatives
We invite you to submit your application for the fulltime position of Senior Environmental Health Officer. The role will provide a professional service to internal and external customers regarding all matters relating to Environmental Health to ensure effective performance of the Directorate
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Benefits and Conditions
Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Local Government Officers’ (WA) Award 2021 with a salary payable between Level 8 ($96,733) to Level 9 ($110,368) per annum, depending on qualifications and experience and benefits such as:
- Superannuation of 11.5 per cent occupational superannuation from date of commencement, with an opportunity that the Shire will match an employee’s voluntary contribution to their nominated plan provided that employee contributes an amount of at least 5 per cent or 6 per cent of their own salary.
- Full-time position, located at the Harvey Administration Building, however may be required to work at other locations throughout the Shire.
- One rostered day off is available after every 19 working days, rostered days off cannot be accumulated.
- Four weeks paid annual leave, including a 17.5 per cent leave loading.
- Private use of a Shire vehicle in accordance with Shire Policy.
- Free membership to the Leschenault Leisure Centre, the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre and the Dr Peter Topham Memorial Swimming Pool.
- A medical examination and current police clearance will be required prior to appointment, costs to be reimbursed by the Shire.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to apply online.
Please submit an online application using the Apply Now link below. As part of your online application, you will be prompted to complete relevant personal information and application questions and attach your Cover Letter and Resume.
Your Cover Letter will address why you are the right person for the position, how your skills, experience and qualifications are relevant and your motivation for applying for this role. This information is used to determine which applicant is best able to perform the duties of the position.
Supporting documents should be saved in PDF or Word (.doc) format (applications in other formats that cannot be opened will not be assessed)
Specific queries related to the position be referred to the Manager Environmental Health Services, Sara Saberi on (08) 9729 0370 or saras@harvey.wa.gov.au.
Applications will remain open until the position has been filled. Please apply as soon as possible as the vacancy may close without notice.
The Shire of Harvey has an ongoing aspiration to become the most accessible and inclusive local government in regional WA.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identity, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.