About the RolePermanent Full Time opportunity for students enrolled in, or eligible to progress to, 2nd year or 3rd year studies.Council's Environmental Health Team is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our dynamic team.The position will assist in a wide range of environmental health issues, including:
On-site sewage managementEnvironmental assessment of development applicationsPollution responseFood shop and public health programsEnvironmental programs and education initiativesThe position will work within Teams in the Environment Health Section. As a Trainee Environmental Health Officer,you will be currently undertaking a tertiary course in Environmental Health or Environmental Management andwill have completed at least the first year of your studies.
Essential CriteriaCurrently undertaking a degree in Environmental Health or Environmental ManagementDemonstrated communication skills both written and verbalComputer skills including experience with Microsoft Office ApplicationsExperience working as part of a teamDemonstrated time management skillsA current Class C Driver LicenceDesirable CriteriaPrevious experience in a relevant areaAn understanding of the relevant environmental health legislationCommencing SalaryTrainee: Salary is dependent upon course progression and previous experience. Additionally, your university fees arepaid for under Council's Educational Assistance Policy. Appointment to this position is temporary for a periodup to the completion of your degree. There may be opportunities for progression in this role.
How to ApplyYou may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information aboutemployment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to theselection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet theessential criteria will not be considered. Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date.Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Paul Reynolds,Environmental Health Team Leader, on 4732 8313.
About UsAt Penrith City Council, we're passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace.We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life,so we're here to support you in the moments that matter.
As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and anExcellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplacethat offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
A range of flexible work arrangements18 weeks paid maternity leaveHealth and wellbeing leave15 days personal leaveSignificant financial and leave support for undertaking further educationDiverse salary packagingFree access to all Ripples venuesAnd much, much more!Penrith is a dynamic City offering engineering professionals a variety of challenges and exposureto a diverse range of experiences and opportunities for professional growth. In Engineering Services,we partner with staff across our organisation, people in our communities, state and federal agencies,businesses, and interest groups to deliver a range of programs and services to our City, includingtransportation, drainage, development engineering, and traffic management.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
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