Environmental Health Officer Cadet

• Maximum Term contract, part-time or full-time hours (up to 2 years)
• Start your career in Environmental Health and gain practical experience whilst studying
• Collaborate in a supportive environment, mentored by experienced professionals

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

About the role

City of Canada Bay council is proud to offer a Cadetship within our Environmental Health Team, as we invest in the future of our staff, ensuring they have rewarding careers and the skills and experience necessary to deliver high-quality services to our community. You will gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in governance, risk management and insurance areas, working closely with our Coordinator for Environmental Health while pursuing your degree.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in a purpose-driven organisation and make a meaningful impact in the community.

As an Environmental Health Officer Cadet, you will:

• Assist in the investigation of regulatory environmental and public health issues such as:
  • Food Premises
  • Skin-penetration premises
  • Cooling towers
  • Swimming Pools
• Interpret and understand environmental health and public health legislation, codes and policies and enforce requirements where breaches are identified
• Provide support in the assessment of consultant/professional reports for environmental health related issues and provide advice to internal and external customers as required
• Under guidance, assess consultant/professional reports for environmental health related issues and provide advice to internal and external customers as required.
• Under guidance, review technical reports and provide advice on environmental health issues associated with standard development applications
• Investigate allocated environmental health complaints and under guidance, determine appropriate course of action to achieve suitable resolution within given timeframes
• Interface with customers and Council staff to provide environmental health related advice as required.

About the person 

To be successful in this role, you will:  

• Be enrolled in Bachelor of Natural Science (Environmental Health) degree or equivalent and in your final or second-last year of your degree
• Have well-developed skills in research, analysis and preparation of high-quality policies and documents and reports
• Show a willingness to learn and contribute positively to a team environment
• Hold a current Class C NSW Drivers Licence

What’s on offer

• Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks)

Want to know more?

The fresh start for local government apprentices, trainees and cadets’ program is part of the Government’s goal of increasing the local government workforce by 15%. 

For more information about the NSW Government Apprentice and Trainee Program, please click the below link:

https://youtu.be/GUC-IvWHcCY

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Pamela De Carvalho on (02) 9121 0022 or email pamela.decarvalho@canadabay.nsw.gov.au

How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, 16 February 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0238 or email  grace.aberin@canadabay.nsw.gov.au  to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups. 

 “Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.