Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

About the position:

The Environmental Health Officer will implement and maintain various health programs and projects, which ensure that a high standard of environmental and public health is attained in accordance with statutory obligations, the City’s Environmental Health & Waste Team Plan and the City’s Strategic Community Plan.

Key accountabilities:

• Conduct new and routine surveillance programs under the Food Act, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, Health Local Laws, Caravan Park and Camping Grounds Act, Local Government Act and any other relevant legislation to the role.
• Investigate and action environmental health related complaints to comply with statutory obligations: recommend or implement outcomes that reflect compliance with the relevant legislation.
• Manage water sampling programs- public swimming pools, beaches, drinking water and other water sources.
• Participate in the development of policy documents, procedures, guidelines, pamphlets and brochures relating to environmental health matters.

For further information view the position description: Environmental Health Officer Ref: 68

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Gregg Harwood, Senior Environmental Health Officer on 08 9956 6639

Position requirements:

The successful applicant must hold a relevant tertiary qualification as declared by Department of Health, eligibility for EHO membership and a thorough understanding of all relevant legislation. However, new graduates and students completing a relevant tertiary qualification are encouraged to apply.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary starting from $79,205 per annum or $40.0836 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 18.5% Superannuation 
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

Interested in applying?

To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:

1. A completed Application Form (to enable the E-Form, save the document to your computer desktop)
2. A current resume
3. A document addressing each of the selection criteria outlined in the roles position description (please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for further details)

Applications should be emailed to the Chief Executive Officer at council@cgg.wa.gov.au or sent to: City of Greater Geraldton, PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531 by 4pm, Thursday 8 July 2021.

Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER