• Permanent part-time or full-time considered

• Salary from $94,176 to $103,977 per annum pro rata + super

• Flexible work arrangements, including WFH and a 9-day fortnight option for full-time employees

• Available for immediate start

About the Role

Looking for a Senior Environmental Health Officer role with variety, autonomy and the chance to make a visible impact in a close-knit community?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to join our Building and Environmental Health team, reporting to the Manager Building and Environmental Health. This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, so we are open to discussing an arrangement that works for the right person.

This is a hands-on senior role where you will work across the full range of environmental and public health services, from inspections, investigations and statutory compliance through to community education, technical advice and service improvement.

You will play a key role in managing complex matters, supporting consistent and practical regulatory outcomes, and helping the team deliver a responsive, high-quality service to our community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Investigating and resolving environmental and public health complaints, including complex or sensitive matters.

• Undertaking inspections, assessments and compliance activities across food, public health, environmental protection and local law matters.

• Providing clear, practical technical advice to residents, businesses, colleagues and external agencies.

• Preparing correspondence, notices, reports, briefing notes and recommendations.

• Supporting environmental health programs, community education initiatives and service improvements.

• Guiding and mentoring other officers to support confident, consistent and customer-focused service delivery.

What you’ll bring

In your covering letter, we’d love to hear about your experience in the following areas:

• Relevant Environmental Health qualifications and eligibility for appointment as an Environmental Health Officer in Western Australia, as approved by the Chief Health Officer under section 18 of the Public Health Act 2016.

• Eligibility for appointment as an authorised person and inspector under sections 87 and 88 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.

• Experience across environmental health, ideally within local government, including inspections, investigations, compliance and community education.

• Strong working knowledge of WA public health, food, environmental protection, local government and local law requirements.

• Confidence investigating complex matters, assessing risk and applying sound judgement in a regulatory environment.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters in a practical way.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with limited supervision.

• A collaborative approach, with the ability to guide, support or mentor other officers.

• Current C Class Driver’s Licence.

• Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Noise Officer, or the ability to obtain appointment within a reasonable timeframe, will be highly regarded.

 Benefits

•  Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work and a 9-day fortnight for full-time employees

• Superannuation co-contribution (subject to employee contribution)

• Two extra days of leave each year (in addition to standard annual leave)

• 17.5% leave loading

• Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program

• Professional development opportunities

• Free onsite parking and proximity to public transport

About the Town of Mosman Park

We are a small and vibrant local government between river and sea.

Mosman Park is located approximately 14km from Perth and a stone’s throw from Fremantle. Our community is uniquely made up of diverse neighbourhoods that are positioned between the picturesque Indian Ocean and the beautiful shores of the Swan River.

At the Town of Mosman Park, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to the Town of Mosman Park’s values of Accountability, Connection and Excellence.

The Town of Mosman Park is committed to equal employment opportunity, inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergence, and people of all ages, genders and sexualities.

We recognise the value of different ways of thinking, learning and working, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments and a supportive recruitment process.

Chat to us

If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact us for a confidential chat with our People and Culture team on 9383 6600 or email ****@mosmanpark.wa.gov.au

How to apply

Submit your resume and a one-page cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the role and why you’d be a great fit at the Town of Mosman Park. To help your application stand out, make sure you read the Position Description before applying and keep your application as concise as possible.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 12 June 2026

Shortlisting and interviewing may begin before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the advertising period early.

To assess your application, the Town of Mosman Park will collect and handle your personal information for recruitment and selection purposes. Your personal information may be used and disclosed where required or authorised by law, or as permitted under the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024. By submitting an application, you consent to the Town collecting, using and disclosing your personal information for these purposes. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy and full Privacy Collection Notice on the Town’s website.