Aboriginal Environmental Health Trainee

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

The OPPORTUNITY:

• Full time temporary employment with Narrabri Shire Council as an Environmental Health Trainee.
• In this 12 month traineeship you will study a Certificate II or III, pending candidates experience and preference. 
• You will have paid study leave.
• You will have structured on-the-job training.
• Remuneration commencing from $803.30 to $1092.10 per week plus superannuation.

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 to protect the environment
• Educating to protect health and the environment

We are looking for someone who:

• Is 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.
• Is able to meet the admission requirements for a Certificate II or III Level Qualification.  
• Is committed to completing the study requirements part-time while working full time. 
• Has interest and awareness of environmental health issues. 
• Has well-developed communication and writing skills.
• Is enthusiastic and able to take direction.
• Is able to work independently and within a team.

FURTHER ENQUIRIES
Enquiries regarding this position should be directed to Landon Brady, Manager Regulatory Compliance on (02) 6799 6866.

For further information please refer to the position description.

HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in this position with Narrabri Shire Council, we would love to hear from you!

1. Complete the information below as requested
2. Click ‘APPLY’
3. Attach your resume and covering letter
4. Click ‘NEXT’ and ‘CONFIRM’

Please note all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
This position closes at 5.00pm on Sunday, 26 January 2024.  

People who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander only are eligible for this opportunity, in accordance with Section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW).

Narrabri Shire Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all people within our workplace. Please note that the successful applicant will be required to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment with Narrabri Shire Council or provide evidence of an authorised medical contraindication.