Trainee Environmental Health Officer

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Trainee Environmental Health Officer – Part Time

• Salary: $49,646 - $68,293 per annum pro-rata
• 15.2 hours per week
• Fixed term to 31 December 2025
• Plus up to 14.5% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Reference No: 24-128

Are you currently studying Environmental Health and want to gain “hands on” experience while completing your degree? This opportunity will see you working with Environmental Health Officers, assisting in providing an educational, statutory, advisory, monitoring and enforcement service to the community on environmental health issues.

You must have an ability to converse with people on all levels, be adaptable and develop empathy, trust and rapport with internal and external customers. In addition, you must have commenced a degree in Environmental Health and enjoy the physical demands associated with midge larvae sampling.

• Applicants need to provide a covering letter addressing the following:
• Progress towards an environmental health degree
• Knowledge of environmental health legislation
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service skills 

Further information can be obtained by calling Charles Slavich, Principal Environmental Health Officer on 9400 4947.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Applications close at 11.55pm on Wednesday 27 November 2024.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.