About The Role

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll play a key part in protecting public health and the environment across the City of Stirling. Every day brings variety, whether you’re conducting inspections, advising the community, or supporting innovative health initiatives. You’ll report to a Senior Environmental Health Officer and collaborate with a vibrant, high-performing team where you'll have the opportunity to develop your expertise in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Manage public and environmental health risks and compliance.
Provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Assess applications and ensure legislative compliance.
Conduct inspections, investigations and technical assessments.
Maintain accurate records and regulatory documentation.
Undertake environmental monitoring and compliance sampling.
Prepare evidence, reports and enforcement recommendations.
Represent the City in legal proceedings when required.
Mentor and develop students and compliance professionals.

Position Description - Environment Health Officer

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an Environmental Health Officer to join us on a permanent basis with a passion for preventative health and community wellbeing. You’ll ideally bring:

Tertiary Qualification in Environmental Health ( accredited by Environmental Health Australia  - essential)
High-level knowledge of Environmental Health principles
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong decision-making and judgement
Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
Authorised person under Environmental Protection Act (Desirable)
Local Government experience (Desirable)
Well-developed conflict resolution skills (Desirable)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Work Your Way – Flexible hours and free parking
Rewarding You – Boosted super and extra leave
Grow With Us – Training and study support
Belong Here – DEI events and recognition programs
Feel Your Best – Gym discounts and wellness perks

Explore all our benefits at  http://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and help build a healthier community, we want to hear from you!

Additional Information

Questions? Reach out to Alison Giles on  (08) 9205 7577

Applications close: Monday 31 August 2026

We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.