Cadet Environmental Health Officer

15 hours ago

Wagga Wagga, Australia City of Wagga Wagga Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

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Closing date: 28/09/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Civic Centre - 243 Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga NSW Wiradjuri Country

Department: Community Services

Employment type: Temporary Full-time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Kickstart Your Environmental Health Career with Wagga Wagga City Council

Earn while you learn This is your chance to launch a career in environmental health, making a genuine impact on the wellbeing of your community while completing your degree.

A cadetship combines full-time employment with paid study and on-the-job learning. As a Cadet Environmental Health Officer, you'll work alongside experienced professionals in inspections, investigations, and public health programs while being supported through your Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health).

What we will offer:

  • A two (2) year cadetship in local government
  • Work towards your Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) while getting hands on experience working full-time
  • Starting salary of $2,582.98 gross per fortnight plus superannuation
  • 10 paid study days per year and access to Council's flexible working arrangements
  • Mentoring and support from an attentive, inclusive, and professional team

Types of tasks / activities you'll complete

  • Assist with inspections of food premises, public swimming pools, skin penetration premises, water systems, and more
  • Support investigations into environmental complaints and public health issues
  • Develop knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation applicable to the performance of the duties of this position
  • Assist in implementing health programs and ensuring compliance with legislation
  • Prepare reports, correspondence, and data for environmental health projects
  • Participate in community education and health promotion activities

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Community-minded, curious, and ready to learn
  • Positive, self-motivated, and organised
  • A strong communicator with an eye for detail
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Comfortable balancing study and full-time work commitments

Cadetship information

This full-time, 35-hour-per-week role offers the perfect blend of study and hands-on experience. You'll continue your uni studies while developing the skills needed for a rewarding career in environmental health; an in-demand profession with strong career pathways in local and state government.

What you will need to succeed:

  • Current enrolment in a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health)
  • Current Class C Driver's Licence
  • Full rights to work and study in Australia

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 28 September 2025 at 11.59pm AEST.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Sharomi Dayanand, Environmental Health Coordinator on

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with the requirements of the position.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.

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