About the position:
The City of Greater Geraldton, encapsulating Western Australia’s Coral Coast and iconic Wildflower Country, is excited to welcome a skilled technical specialist to embrace a new challenge and make a meaningful impact within our dedicated and high‑performing Environmental Health team.
As a Senior Environmental Health Officer, you will lead the delivery of innovative health programs and projects designed to uphold exceptional standards of environmental and public health. Your work will ensure compliance with statutory obligations while contributing directly to the goals outlined in the City’s Environmental Health Team Plan and Strategic Community Plan.
This is your opportunity to bring your expertise, passion, and initiative to a team that values collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement while helping to create a thriving, sustainable future for our community.
Key accountabilities:
- Assessment and compliance of premises under the Food Act, Public Health Act, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, Health Local Laws, Caravan Park and Camping Grounds Act, Local Government Act and any other legislation relevant to the role.
- Effectively liaise with relevant stakeholders, providing expert advice and specialist support in the delivery, review, investigation and/or resolution across a range of environmental health programs, activities and other matters.
- Investigate and action environmental health related complaints to comply with statutory obligations, recommending and/or implementing outcomes that reflect compliance with relevant legislation.
- Undertake moderate to complex investigations and inspections with limited direction to assess compliance with all relevant environmental health legislation and Council policy, implementing appropriate actions to ensure compliance.
For further information and to view the position description, visit
www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.
To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Hayley Williamson, Coordinator Environmental Health on (08) 9956 6929 or Andy Gaze, Manager Regulatory Services on (08) 9956 6698.
Position requirements:
The successful applicant will hold a relevant tertiary qualification as declared by Department of Health, along with eligibility for EHA membership and a thorough understanding of all relevant legislation. In addition, highly developed communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to undertake assessments and investigations are also requirements of the position.
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 ranging from $102,015 to $114,135 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 22 Annual Leave days per annum
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Study assistance
- Centrally located
- Free parking
About the City:
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.
Interested in applying?
Visit the City’s website:
Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position.
To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:
- A current resume
- A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:
- Experience leading environmental health investigations including assessment, decision-making and resolution.
- Demonstrated high‑level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and correspondence, and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Outline a project you’ve led or contributed to that you found particularly rewarding. What was your role, what challenges did you overcome, and what made the project enjoyable or meaningful for you?
Applications close 4pm Monday, 6 April 2026.
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
