Environmental Health Cadet

Company Information:

The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on Western Australia’s south east coast, comprises some of the most spectacular landscapes and beaches in WA.  The Shire employs over 300 people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of the largest employers in the region.

All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence in contributing to the community, making Esperance a great place to live and work.

About the Job

An excellent opportunity exists to kick start your new career in Local Government through a Cadetship in Environmental Health.

The objective of this entry level position is to develop the skills, knowledge and expertise through undertaking an approved course of study whilst getting real world experience and gaining valuable practical skills in the workplace.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Eligible and willing to enrol and undertake a Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent as approved
• Ability to apply a scientific methodology
• Developing verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills

This position is a full time, fixed term cadetship with the length of contract dependant on the study required to achieve registration with Environmental Health Australia.

About you 

In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have:

Eligible and willing to enrol and undertake a Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) or the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent as approved

Ability to apply a scientific methodology 

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills

Benefits

Salary: $70,095.00 per annum

In addition to being supported through a training and study plan, the Shire of Esperance offers outstanding work-life balance opportunities. 

Permanent staff are entitled to:

• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• Minimum of 11.5% superannuation employer contribution
• Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of 5%
• Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool & gym)
• Access to career development opportunities
• Uniform allowance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Program, skin checks and flu vaccinations

Applications close on Sunday the 6th of October 2024
Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance online recruitment portal by clicking the APPLY button below and include a current Resume and a Cover Letter.
Further details are available in the Position Description, found on the recruitment portal, or contact Human Resources on 08 9071 0647

The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Attachments:

- PD - External Services - Waste and Environmental Health - Cadet Environmental Health.pdf