Cadet Environmental Health Officer

Applications closing on 05 May 2024, 05:00 PM

  • Job TypeFull Time (Fixed Term)
  • PackageSee more information in Employee Information for Applicants pack below
  • Position Description Position Description(PDF, 222KB)

The Opportunity

We’re currently searching for a highly driven Cadet Environmental Health Officer to join us here at Council.  This position is vital in keeping the community safe by ensuring public and environmental health measures are upheld to the highest standards.

This opportunity is for a person who has a previous qualification, including but not limited to health, science and environment and who is eligible to undertake a post graduate degree in Environmental Health, as accredited by Environmental Health Australia (EHA).

The position will be offered as a Full Time, Fixed Term period of 2 years whilst you complete your degree. 

The Role

The Cadet Environmental Health Officer is a professional position with responsibility to assist delivery of the Council’s public health and environmental management services.

The position provides opportunity to apply your learning and to further develop professional skills in a supporting and challenging environment.  

About you

We need you to be a motivated, organised and engaged person with strong administration, organisational, and interpersonal skills.  You will be a high performer with the ability to use sound judgement, follow process, be comfortable working autonomously and part of a team, and thrive on delivering exceptional service.

About Us

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to kick start their career in Local Government. 

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of the City of Burnie via Council’s Strategic Plan ‘Making a better Burnie 2044’.  

Further information on working for Council can be found here: Employee Information Pack(PDF, 10MB)