Are you an aspiring Environmental Health Officer? passionate about public health and ready to start your journey?  Mildura Rural City Council is offering a unique work and study opportunity for students currently or prospectively enrolled in an approved Environmental Health Officer Qualification, a cadetship for Environmental Health Officers. As a member of the Civic Compliance team, you will grow your skill base by working in the industry and learning how to apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures in real time. Working alongside our skilled Environmental Health Officers you will gain valuable hands-on experience as we support you in completing your qualification. In addition to workplace support and flexible working hours, this position offers an attractive financial benefit to assist with course fees and other education or study costs related to the course. About the Opportunity: Part Time or Full Time Temporary Employment. Hours may be negotiated. Flexibility of working 24 hours up to 40 hours (with RDO accrual) paid per week available by mutual agreement. Access to the Study Support Program. This includes up to 10 paid study leave days and a reimbursement of up to $2,000 per year to assist with course costs. Pathway to a full time Environmental Health Officer position What you will bring:

• Enrolled (or eligible to enrol) in Environmental Health degree in 2026
• Strong commitment to learning
• Current driver’s licence

Salary and Conditions Remuneration will be based on the successful applicants skills and qualifications ranging from $34.69 to $38.19 per hour. We strongly encourage applications from candidates currently residing in Victoria and Regional Victoria. Visa Requirements: Applicants who hold a visa must have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia and an independent pathway to permanent residency. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Apply now and build your future with us!Benefits As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Flexible Work Arrangements in line with Policy
• Monthly Accrued Day Off (available to full-time employees)
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs
• For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment. Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role. Applying for this position All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be consideredSubmit your application By email to: [email protected]All emailed applications will be acknowledged. In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura By mail to: Chief Executive Officer Mildura Rural City Council PO Box 105 MILDURA VIC 3502 More information Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197 Email [email protected]