Aboriginal Cadet Environmental Health Officer (TEMP449)

Would you like to help protect health and the environment while working in a supportive team? EARN and LEARN! Get paid to study and develop your skills on the job!

This job is full time employment with the Environmental Health team at Wagga Wagga City Council as an Aboriginal Cadet Environmental Health Officer.

Work with a supportive award-winning team
Remuneration commencing from$1,895.40 gross per fortnight plus superannuation.
Day-to-day mentoring for study, training, and work
35-hour week with Flexible Working Arrangements

As a cadet you will:

study part-time a bachelor’s degree in environmental health through Western Sydney University (6 year commitment – distance learning with occasional travel to Sydney required)
have paid study leave and tutoring
have university fees paid for all subjects you pass
have structured on-the-job training
be part of the NSW Aboriginal Trainee Environmental Health Officer network

You will work in the office and in the community:

inspecting swimming pools, food, skin penetration and other businesses
responding to enquiries and investigating complaints
educating people to protect health and the environment

About you:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by descent and identity who is recognised by the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
able to successfully enroll for the Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) at Western Sydney University
Australian citizen or Australian Permanent Resident
committed to completing a part-time degree while working full-time
good communication and writing skills
able to work independently and within a team
have a driver’s licence (probationary is acceptable)

For more information visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/aboriginal/training/Pages/becoming-a-trainee.aspx and https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/aboriginal/training/Pages/environmental-health-officer.aspx

To apply, please visit https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs. As the applicant you must answer all the questions on Pulse and upload your resume and cover letter in word or pdf format (photos and images not accepted).

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 11.59pm AEST. Interviews will be held mid to late May 2026.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Sharomi Dayanand on 02 6926 9345. As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

An offer of employment will be subject to acceptance into the Approved Course of Study, you will be employed for a nominal period and will continue for the duration of your Approved Course of Study commencing July 2026.

*Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

City of Wagga Wagga

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