ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER / ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICAL OFFICER

ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER / ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICAL OFFICER

Employment Type: Permanent part-time position (8 Day Fortnight)
Salary: $63,890.80 – $83,798.12 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience and qualifications
Classification: Level 6 – Level 8, commensurate with skills, experience, and qualifications
Superannuation: 12% guaranteed employer superannuation, plus up to an additional 6% matching employer contribution
Leave: 4 weeks annual leave (pro rata), 2 days Public Service Leave
Leave Loading: 17% Leave loading
Uniforms: Shire-provided corporate uniforms
Training and Development: Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Health and wellbeing Programmes: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Free annual skin checks
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and working from home options available (subject to operational requirements)

About the Shire of Chittering
The Shire of Chittering is a growing local government committed to providing high‑quality services to its community. We value diversity and are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace where our people feel supported to do their best work.

About the Position
We are seeking an Environmental Health Officer or Environmental Health Technical Officer to join the environmental health team, assist with delivery of local government environmental health services and responsibilities (including although not limited to inspections, investigations and activities to assess compliance with relevant health legislation). To ensure that statutory requirements, and, where applicable, Council policies relating to health, meet with compliance and to provide advice, information and assistance to other departments to ensure all outcomes and services consider proactive community health principles.

About You
We are seeking a team member who is motivated, has a people-first and positive attitude, attention to detail and willingness to learn and grow.  The successful candidate will have (although not limited to):

Environmental Health Technical Officer

• Progress toward eligibility for appointment as an Environmental Health Officer under the Public Health Act 2016.
• At least 6 months previous experience as an Environmental Health Technical Officer in local government.

Environmental Health Officer

• Qualifications and eligibility for appointment as an Environmental Health Officer in accordance with Section 18 of the Public Health Act 2016.
• Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Person and Noise Inspector under the Environmental Protection Act 1986.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of environmental health and public health legislation relevant to local government.

 More information about the positions and the requirements are in the Position Descriptions at the end of this document.

Applying for this Position
Applicants are required to refer to the position’s Information Package for position and application information at https://www.chittering.wa.gov.au/employment. 

INFORMATION PACKAGE - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALH AND TECHNICAL OFFICER

POSITION DESCRIPTION - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER

POSITION DESCRIPTION - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHINCAL OFFICER

Applications must include:

• Resume
• Brief cover letter that addresses the selection criteria
• Employment Application Form

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM

Applicants can apply online, via email, handed application into Shire office or via Post.

ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM

Applications must be received by no later than 5pm, Monday, 25 May 2026.

The Shire of Chittering is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive, accessible and respectful. Reasonable workplace adjustments are available at all stages of the recruitment and employment process to support applicants and employees with disability. Late applications will not be accepted. We may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close the position early. For further information, contact Human Resources by email at chatter@chittering.wa.gov.au or by phone on (08) 9576 4600.

Melinda Prinsloo
Chief Executive Officer

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