Trainee or Graduate Environmental Health Officer

About the role: Our Environment & Health team has an exciting opportunity available for either a Trainee (currently studying in a relevant course) OR a recent Graduate (recently graduated) to join the team on a temporary 12-month fixed term period. This position will provide you with the opportunity for on-going training and continue your career development in all aspects of public and environmental health compliance related activities in both the built and natural environment. Duties include:

• Assist in the investigation, assessment & resolution of customer requests lodged regarding environmental public health matters;
• Assist in undertaking inspections of businesses undertaking activities related to public health matters such as food/skin penetration premises;
• Assist in the assessment of S68 applications under Local Government Act such as onsite sewage management systems (operation & installation), structures within caravan parks & installation of solid fuel heaters;
• Assist in the review of Development Applications referred with consideration given to issues on environment & public health;
• Assist in the assessment of relevant technical reports & documents, in particular acoustic reports, onsite disposal of effluent, contamination/salinity, electromagnetic radiation and the like;
• Assist in preparing standards, codes, information & fact sheets on various public health & environmental health matters;
• Assist in the development & promotion of community health & environmental educational materials & programs.

About you: To be considered for this role you will have:

1. Enrolment in OR recently completed tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health, Environmental Science or similar discipline;
2. Relevant knowledge of matters relating to Environmental & Public Health;
3. Team player, high level of attention to detail, ability to analyse problems & find solutions;
4. Current Class C Motor Vehicle License.

Position details: Temporary full-time (12 months fixed term) Trainee role, Salary: Circa/From $59.5k + Superannuation OR Temporary full-time (12 months fixed term) Graduate role, Salary: Circa/From $70.5k + Superannuation You can also have access to Aquatic and Fitness Membership Discounts, Learning & Development Opportunities, Active Social Club, Modern Office, Variable Leave days, Proactive Wellbeing Initiatives and Onsite Café. Next steps: Please review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page and submit your application online at www.thehills.nsw.gov.au by 5pm 12 March 2024. Employment will be subject to clearance on the following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Drug and Alcohol Screening and Medical Check, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. The Hills Shire Council is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.We're seeking individuals who embrace our values and can work collaboratively to deliver quality customer services and infrastructure to The Hills Shire community.