Trainee Environmental Health Officer
Trainee Environmental Health Officer
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About the role
An exciting opportunity to step into a rewarding career as a trainee Environmental Health Officer gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while you complete your tertiary qualification. This is your chance to learn grow and make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment.
Councils Environmental Health Team is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dynamic team. This role offers hands-on experience across a broad range of environmental health functions including on-site sewage management environmental assessment of development applications pollution response food safety and public health programs as well as environmental education and community initiatives.
The successful applicant will gain experience working across both the Environment and Health Teams within Councils Environmental Health Section.
Essential criteria
- Currently undertaking a degree in Environmental Health or Environmental Management;
- Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Applications;
- Experience working as part of a team;
- Demonstrated time management skills; and
- A current Class C Drivers Licence
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a relevant area; and
- An understanding of the relevant environmental health legislation
Salary:The salary for this position ranges from$43371 - $65071 per annum plus 12% Superannuationand will be negotiated commensurate with the skills qualifications and experience of the preferred applicant
You will be required to undertake employment checks which may include a Criminal History Check Qualification Check Working with Children Check Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council for review in order to progress through the recruitment process.
In addition to a cover letter and resume applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to theselection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initialapplication. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date.Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position please contact Mr Michael Middleton Environmental Health Coordinator on.
About us
At Penrith City Council were passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life so were here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits including:
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- Free access to all Ripples venues
- And much much more!
Environmental Health plays a vital role in protecting the health environment and safety of our growing City. Our team of dedicated professionals are responsible for developing and implementing our environmental protection and public health service.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation for more information about this please see ourwebsite.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
