Applications for this position are open until a
suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close
without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you
apply as soon as possible.
Together, we're working to build a vibrant and sustainable regional city... and we would love for you to join us.
In the heart of the Goldfields, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern and thriving city that embodies the true spirit of a regional community. Located approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, more than 30,000 people call the city home and enjoy the amenities and facilities of a metropolitan city, with the lifestyle benefits that come from living in a place where nature and adventure are on your doorstep.
With new leadership, dedicated staff and a supportive Council, the City is working towards the vision of being a sustainable regional city of the future.
We are dedicated to working together to achieve the best possible outcomes and are guided by our intention to:
- Be a clean and green city
- Be a place people call home
- Have facilities and services for everyone
- Encourage and support economic development and diversification
- Be a quality employer.
About the role
This
position is responsible to strategically manage the City’s Environmental Health
and Compliance Team, and to oversee regulatory compliance with health, building
and planning legislation. The position delivers practical,
customer-focused services that protects public health, safety, and community
wellbeing. The objective of the role is to ensure compliance through clear
communication, practical guidance, and targeted engagement, while taking
decisive action where required. The role ensures the community is safe,
healthy, and informed about its responsibilities and regulatory requirements
and provides visible leadership by setting professional standards and fostering
a culture of accountability, integrity and service excellence.
Duties
Key
responsibilities include:
- Coordinate the performance of members within the
Environmental Health and Compliance teams.
- Oversee the operational control of the
Environmental Health programs to successfully maintain a safe and healthy
community and ensure quality standards are equitably applied.
- Coordinate health inspections and routine food
and water sampling and perform assessment of City applications relevant to
health services.
- Undertake investigation and lead the team with
enforcement and prosecution of non-compliance activities about breaches of
local laws, and relevant health, planning, and building Regulations, Schemes
and Acts.
- Actively educate and engage with the community
to help achieve voluntary compliance and self-regulate the health of the community.
- Liaise with the City’s solicitors in relation to
legal advice and enforcement matters
- Develop and maintain appropriate and effective
procedural and operational methods in accordance with relevant legislations and
best practice management.
- Assist in the preparation of operating and
capital expenditure budgets and maintain control over environmental and compliance
related expenditure.
- Compile operational reports demonstrating
achievement of program objectives, including preparation of Council reports
when required.
- The role may require from time-to-time to
participate in the on-call after hours roster in accordance with the
environmental health after-hours service procedure.
- Develop and maintain effective working
relationships with external partners (particularly Department of Health), local
service providers, community stakeholders and the business sector.
- Provide professional assistance and advice to
internal and external customers.
Who we
are Looking for:
To be
considered for this position, you will need:
Values
- Accountability - We take ownership of our
actions and outcomes, delivering on our commitments.
- Collaboration- We work together with
respect and shared purpose to achieve common goals.
- Teamwork - We support one another,
celebrate collective success, and grow stronger together.
- Respect - We treat others with dignity,
value diverse perspectives and build inclusive relationships.
- Integrity - We act with honesty,
fairness, and ethical responsibility in all we do.
- Transparency - We communicate openly,
share information freely and foster trust.
- Excellence - We pursue high standards,
continuous improvement, and impactful results.
Benefits
We provide employees with generous employment conditions/benefits, including:
- Salary sacrificing
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- A host of health and well-being initiatives, including the Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Superannuation contributions with the City matching up to 3% voluntary additional contributions
- Training and development opportunities
- Free Parking
- Subsidised gym/leisure centre membership (at the nearby Goldfields Oasis)
- $300 annual reimbursement for attendance at, or use of, City owned facilities
- Rebated childcare offered
- We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, meaning all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to the opportunities available.