Are you keen to take the first steps to a satisfying and fulfilling career? Do you want to work while studying in a supportive team environment?

Kick off your career in local government with this exciting role whilst working towards obtaining a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) degree!

Council is seeking applications from individuals with an interest in working to protect health and the environment to take on the role of Trainee Aboriginal Environment Health Officer.

The opportunity:

• Full time employment with Wagga Wagga City Council as a Trainee Environmental Health Officer in the NSW Health Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer Training Program.
• Six (6) year traineeship in which you will study a bachelor’s degree in environmental health at Western Sydney University by distance part-time.
• You will have paid study leave and tutoring.
• You will have university fees paid for all subjects you pass.
• You will have structured on-the-job training.
• You will belong to a group of Aboriginal trainees and graduates from the Training Program.
• Remuneration commencing from $1,456.20 gpf + superannuation.
• Generous leave entitlements including access to Council’s flexible work arrangements.
• You will work in the office and out in the community:
• Inspecting swimming pools, food, skin penetration and other businesses.
• Responding to enquiries and investigating complaints.
• Sampling water and soil.
• Educating people to protect health and the environment.

Please click here to apply.

Closing date: Sunday, 25 September 2022 at 11.59pm