Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer Trainee

3 weeks ago

Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking 2 motivated Aboriginal Trainee Environmental Health Officers to join our team on a term contract, full-time basis up to 6 years.

As an Aboriginal Trainee Environmental Health Officer, you will have the opportunity to study a bachelor degree in environmental health at Western Sydney University by distance part-time and attend workshops.

You will have access to paid study leave and tutoring, and your university fees will be paid for all subjects you pass.

You will also have structured on-the-job training and be part of the Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer trainee network.

Responsibilities will include inspecting swimming pools, food, skin penetration and other businesses, and responding to enquiries and investigating complaints.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

  • Evidence of previous education and training or work experience that will enable successful enrolment in the Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) at Western Sydney University
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin
  • Current class C driver's licence

Remuneration and Benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.

  • Trainee rates apply to this position
  • 35-hour working week
  • Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
  • Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs

Eligibility

To be eligible for this traineeship, you will:

  • Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by descent and identity, who is recognised by the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community
  • Be able to successfully enrol in the Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) at Western Sydney University

Our Commitment to Safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

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