Aboriginal Trainee Environmental Health Officer x 2

1 month ago

Blacktown, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

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

Within this traineeship you will:

  • study a bachelor degree in environmental health at Western Sydney University by distance part-timeand attend workshops
  • have access to paid study leave and tutoring
  • have university fees paid for all subjects you pass
  • have structured on-the-job training
  • be part of the Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer trainee network
  • work in the office and out in the community
  • inspect swimming pools, food, skin penetration and other businesses
  • respond to enquiries and investigate complaints.

Do you enjoy working to protect health and the environment? If so, then we would love to hear from you

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. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
  • Current class C driver's licence.

Desirable:

  • Interest in current environmental health issues
  • Demonstrated high level of oral and written communication skills
  • Computer literacy in basic Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn corporate applications
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

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.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

  1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
  2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
  3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

    Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 1 November 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Jessica Speechly on 9839 6231

Internal ref:              Term contract x 2 - up to 6 years

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