About the role
Permanent 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 management, environmental assessment of development applications, pollution response, food shop and public health programs, environmental programs and education initiatives. The 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 and will have completed at least the first year of your studies.
Essential Criteria:
Currently undertaking a degree in Environmental Health or Environmental Management; Demonstrated communication skills both written and verbal; Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Applications; Experience working as part of a team; Demonstrated time management skills; A current Class C Driver Licence. Desirable Criteria:
Previous experience in a relevant area; An understanding of the relevant environmental health legislation. How to Apply:
You 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 about employment 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 the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential 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.
About us:
At 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, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
A range of flexible work arrangements; 18 weeks paid maternity leave; Health and wellbeing leave; 15 days personal leave; Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education; Diverse salary packaging; Free access to all Ripples venues; And much, much more! 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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