2025Shire of Carnarvon Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Health Officer

Protect Public Health Where the River Meets the Reef

At the Shire of Carnarvon we play a vital role in safeguarding the wellbeing of our community from the river to the reef through every food business public event and neighbourhood that calls 6701 home.

As part of our Community Planning & Sustainability team you will contribute to a healthy safe and thriving community. This is an opportunity to make a real impact through meaningful regulatory work proactive community engagement and hands-on environmental health programs that shape the future of the Gascoyne.

This is more than compliance its connection prevention and public health leadership.

What Youll Do

As our Environmental Health Officer you will:

• Protect community health through inspections investigations sampling programs and surveillance activities.

• Administer and enforce key legislation including the Food Act 2008 Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911 and local laws.

• Process applications relating to food businesses public buildings effluent disposal systems events and stallholders.

• Support the Shires mosquito and pest management programs including contractor coordination and monitoring.

• Respond to environmental health complaints undertaking investigations and recommending appropriate actions.

• Maintain accurate records prepare reports and contribute to policy development and continuous improvement.

• Promote community education and awareness on environmental health risks.

• Work collaboratively across the Community Planning & Sustainability team to support shared objectives.

Youll be part of a small committed team that plays a pivotal role in ensuring our community remains healthy sustainable and informed.

About You

Youll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health (or related discipline) and eligibility for appointment as an EHO in WA.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation regulatory frameworks and environmental health practices.

• Experience in inspections investigations sampling and compliance assessments.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the community businesses contractors and internal teams.

• High-level organisation time management and digital literacy.

• A commitment to workplace health and safety.

• Alignment with our CARECHIP values Courage Authenticity Respect Excellence Cohesion Humility Inclusion Passion.

Experience in regional or remote local government and knowledge of local environmental health challenges are highly regarded.

Why Join Us

We value people who are committed to community health and want to grow their careers in a supportive purpose-driven environment.

Your package includes:

• Competitive salary: $96225.97 $100372.20 plus superannuation district allowance & housing allowance (if eligible).

• $5000 retention bonus after 3 years service.*

• 5 weeks annual leave 2 local government public holidays.

• Professional development and ongoing training opportunities.

• Annual leave travel assistance club membership subsidies gym membership subsidy and aquatic centre access.

• Additional allowances and subsidies as per our Attraction & Retention Policy.*

• A values-led workplace where culture wellbeing and community impact truly matter.

How to Apply

If youre ready to help protect public health and contribute to a resilient sustainable Carnarvon wed love to hear from you. To view the full position description: EHO PD

Applications close: Tuesday 2 December 2025 at 4pm

For more information please contact Denika Sweetman Manager People Culture & Wellbeing on.

The Shire of Carnarvon reserves the right to close applications early and/or commence the shortlisting and interview process prior to the advertised closing date. The position may be filled at any time upon identification of a suitable applicant.