Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer Cadet

Would you like to contribute to protecting health and the environment while working in a supportive team? EARN and LEARN! Get paid to study and develop your skills on the job! This job offer is full-time employment with the Environmental Health team at Wagga Wagga City Council as an Environmental Health Officer Cadet. This position has been re-advertised, and we welcome previous applicants to reapply.

What We Offer:

1. Work with a supportive award-winning team
2. Remuneration commencing from $1,606.60 gross per fortnight plus superannuation
3. Day-to-day mentoring for study, training, and work

As a cadet you will:

1. Study part-time for a bachelor’s degree in environmental health through Western Sydney University (6 year commitment – distance learning with occasional travel to Sydney required)
2. Have paid study leave and tutoring
3. Have university fees paid for all subjects that you pass
4. Receive structured on-the-job training
5. Be part of the Aboriginal Trainee Environmental Health Officer network

You will work in the office and out in the community:

1. Inspecting swimming pools, food, skin penetration, and other businesses
2. Responding to enquiries and investigating complaints
3. Educating people to protect health and the environment

About You:

1. An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by descent and identity who is recognised as such by the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community*
2. Able to successfully enroll for the Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) at Western Sydney University
3. A resident of NSW
4. Committed to completing a degree part-time while working full-time
5. Good communication and writing skills
6. Able to work independently and within a team
7. Have, or be working towards getting a driver licence

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What is next?

Applications close Thursday, 31 October 2024, at 11.59pm AEST. Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday, 11 November 2024. If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Sharomi Dayanand on 02 6926 9345. As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position. An offer of employment will be subject to the successful candidate passing the University Admission test or completing an Entry Assessment through the ‘WSU Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Alternative Pathway Program’. Subject to your acceptance into the Approved Course of Study, you will be employed for a nominal period and will continue for the duration of your Approved Course of Study commencing 2025. *Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. #J-18808-Ljbffr