Trainee Environmental Health Officer

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **welcome**, **belong**and **succeed**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
We are seeking someone to join our team as a Trainee Environmental Health Officer

This role will assist the Coordinator Environmental Health and other members of the Environment Health Unit and Council to ensure that the organisation meets all of its Legislative, Management Plan and Budgetary requirements. The Environmental Health Unit is also responsible for maintaining Cumberland Council (the organisation and the community) at the forefront of Environmental Health.

The successful applicant will require:

- Currently enrolled in Bachelor of Natural Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent
- Completed a minimum of one year of the B. Nat. Sc Environmental Health or equivalent
- Higher School Certificate
- Class C Full (unrestricted) Driver Licence
- Current First Aid certificate
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card) (or willing to obtain)

Download the position description here for more information.

**About this role**:

- Term contract, full-time position
- 70 hour fortnight
- Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement
- Located at Council's Auburn office, with travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade T4 - T10 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $882.66 to $1206.92 per week, plus 11.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave,**15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**:
**What you'll need to have for this role**:

- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

**Enquiries**:Telephone **Annie Verghese, Senior Environmental Health Officer** on **8757 9827**for further information.

**Closing date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 12 March 2025**

**HOW TO APPLY