As an Equal Opportunity
Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivity
and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome
contributions from all people. We encourage people of all
abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse
cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and all
age groups to apply.
The
Organisation
The Shire of Wyndham East
Kimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthy
workplace for our employees is extremely important. We are
committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values
of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication,
and Respect; these Values are incorporated
into all aspects of employment at SWEK.
The
East Kimberley
The East Kimberley is a stunning and
sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western
Australia and is known as one of the world's last wilderness
frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its
pristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-class
fishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options,
great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very unique
part of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with
a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundant
opportunities.
The
Opportunity
We
are seeking a highly experienced Senior Environmental Health
Officer or Environmental Health Officer to join our Planning and
Regulatory Services team. You will be responsible for the
implementation and maintenance of public health, environmental
health and related services, programs and projects in accordance
with statutory obligations, operational procedures and Council
policies. Your responsibiities will
include:
- Assisting with
assessment, referral and processing of various health premises
applications, and registration and licensing of premises as
required under relevant legislation;
- Undertaking inspections,
and where necessary actioning matters related to, food
premises, aquatic facilities, lodging houses, hairdressers and
beauty premises, public buildings and events, caravan parks and
camping grounds and other licensed or permitted activities
under State legislation and the Shire’s local laws;
- Assessing land use
(including event applications) and development (including
building) proposals for compliance with relevant health
legislation and standards;
- Coordinating /assisting
the implementation of various monitoring and sampling processes
in accordance with statutory requirements (i.e. aquatic
facility water sampling);
- Assisting /attending to
the administration, monitoring, investigation and enforcement
of environmental and public health amenity and safety standards
(i.e food safety, noise, dust, mosquitoes, odours, and other
nuisance provisions);
- Providing written
reports, verbal advice and operational support as and when
required;
- Undertaking projects
including but not limited to, mosquito management, noise,
wastewater and other matters relevant to environmental
health;
- Assisting/undertaking
with public health promotional activities as
requested;
- Providing excellent
customer service and dealing effectively with members of the
public, representatives of registered premises, Shire officers
and other internal and external stakeholders;
- Liaising
with state government and other relevant organisations on the
enforcement of public health and environmental protection
legislation and requirements.
Relevant
qualifications as an Environmental Health Officer / Authorised
Officer in WA, current unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence
and current National Police Check (within 6-months) are essential
for this role.
You will also
need:
- A
minimum of 3 years experience (for a Senior position) and sound
understanding and exposure to statutory health functions,
ability to provide specialist advice and apply knowledge of
relevant procedures, policies and activities
- Excellent knowledge and
understanding of State Government Acts and Regulations, Shire
Local Laws, Standards and Codes within Environmental
health
- High-level of
interpersonal, communication, and time management
skills
- Sound Ms
Office skills
More information about the
position and the requirements are in the Position
Description at the bottom of this page.
Salary and
Benefits
Working for SWEK means that in addition
to the competitiveannual
salary range indicated at the top of this page (inclusive
of allowances and superannuation, dependent on skills and
experience), you may also enjoy a range of benefits
including:
- 6 weeks annual
leave
- 12%
employer superannuation, with the Shire offering to match up to
an additional 5% in co-contributions when the
employee contributes an equivalent amount
- Salary
packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage
interest expenses
- 11
public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per
year
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Shire
provided corporate uniforms
- Opportunities for
professional development
- A
variety of health and wellbeing programs including free
membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,
free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee
Assistance Provider (EAP) services
Please note
that, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata to
casual, part-time and maximum-term roles.
APPLY
NOW!
If you
are ready to be part of our diversely talented team and to build
your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves
lives and inspires others please click the ‘Apply’
button at the bottom of this page or contact Katherine Gilpin, our
Manager Planning and Regulatory Services on
katherine.gilpin@swek.wa.gov.au for a confidential
discussion.
Applicants must be
legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to
provide evidence of this entitlement — acceptable evidence
includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate,
or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be
required to provide a National Police Clearance
before the interview stage of the recruitment
process.
Attachments:
-
3103 - Position Description - Senior Environmental Health Officer - October 2025.pdf
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3104 - Position Description - Environmental Health Officer -March 26.pdf
