Cadet Environmental Health Officer

• Fixed Term / Full Time
• Salary: $511 - $1,265 gross per week. plus 12% Super
• 35 hours per week / Monday to Friday
• Nowra Administration Building, 36 Bridge Road, Nowra
• Applications close Thursday, 2 October 2025 (at midnight)

About the Role

This role will assist in providing for the protection, promotion and improvement of the environment and public health of the Shoalhaven community. You will have a general awareness of community health and environmental issues and be eligible to undertake tertiary qualifications in a Bachelor of Natural Science majoring in Environmental Health at the University of Western Sydney via an external studies program.

This position is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, based at the Nowra Administration Building.

Reporting directly to the Senior Environmental Health Officer, the focus of this position is to:

• To assist in providing for the protection, promotion and improvement of the environment and public health and safety of the community by:

• administering and enforce the Acts and Regulations under various legislation and Council policies; and

• working co-operatively with other Council divisions and state agencies to achieve improved environmental and public health outcomes.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Eligible to undertake tertiary qualifications in Bachelor of Science majoring in Environmental Health at University of Western Sydney (Hawkesbury Campus). Applicants that are currently undertaking the course may be considered but must have a minimum of three years remaining to complete the course on an external basis.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

How to ApplyTo submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and responding to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value.
2. Please outline your eligibility to undertake the University qualification required for the Trainee Environmental Health Officer position
3. Please advise of the science related subjects you completed during your secondary/tertiary education
4. Please provide information about your interests and passions in regards to the environmental health profession

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Medium Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on

Applications Close: Thursday, 2 October 2025 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Thelma Marr - Senior Environmental Health Officer

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply.

We are committed to ensuring a equitable recruitment processes. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us.

As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.