Step into a career where you can truly shape the future of community health. The Shire of York is seeking a passionate and proactive Environmental Health Officer to join our Development Services team on a 12-month maximum term contract (maternity leave relief). This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact from safeguarding food safety and public health standards to leading environmental compliance and education initiatives all while working in a collaborative organisation that values ownership, integrity and positive community outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Enforce and monitor compliance with relevant environmental health legislation, including food safety laws and associated regulations.
- Investigate and resolve environmental health and noise complaints in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Conduct inspections and sampling programs for food premises, public swimming pools, drinking water and other regulated facilities.
- Implement and support delivery of the Shire’s Public Health Plan and associated health promotion initiatives.
- Oversee operational compliance programs including pest control monitoring, Containers for Change, the York Waste Transfer Station and Septage Ponds.
Remuneration:
The salary for the position is offered in accordance with Level 7 of the Shire of York Inside Staff Industrial Agreement 2025 ($95,657.66 - $100,297.77). Placement within the range will be determined by the applicant’s skills and experience.
The Shire offers:
- A Wellness Program which includes free gym and pool membership at the Shire owned facilities as well as other health initiatives.
- Option to make additional superannuation contributions matched by the Shire.
- A generous uniform allowance.
Further Information:
The position description for the role is available above or by contacting Sharla Simunov on 9641 0500. A national police clearance and pre-employment medical will be required prior to offer of employment. All Shire positions are subject to a three-month probation period.
How to apply:
To apply for this role, please forward a cover letter and current resume including two recent referees to:
Temporary Chief Executive Officer
Shire of York
PO Box 22
York WA 6302, or Email: records@york.wa.gov.au
Applications close: 5.00pm on Friday 6 March 2026.
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.
The Shire values diversity in its workforce and encourages people from all age groups and cultural backgrounds to apply. |