Cadet Environmental Health Officer

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Parental leave 26 weeks

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Council is seeking a Cadet Environmental Health officer to join our Health and Building Team in Sydney. You will gain hands-on experience while completing the final years of study to become a fully qualified Environmental Health officer.

The role is full-time, up to 2 years, with a salary of AU$77,780 per annum plus superannuation. Applicants must be in the last 2 years of Applied Science (Environmental Health) studies and have knowledge of relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Currently in the last 2 years of studies to obtain tertiary qualifications in Applied Science (Environmental Health)
• Knowledge of environmental and public health legislation, codes and guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Environmental health knowledge

Education

Applied Science (Environmental Health)

Job description

Health & Building/City Planning, Development & Transport

Full Time/Term Contract up to 2 years

Sydney

$77,780 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

Are you passionate about protecting public and environmental health?
Are you and excellent communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with others to solve problems?

We are looking for a Cadet Environmental Health officer to join our Health and Building Team.
The team offers a very friendly and helpful working environment that supports all of its staff members through in-house professional development and assistance, whilst recognising the importance of a balance between work and lifestyle commitments.
This exciting opportunity allows you to gain hands on experience while you complete the final years of study to become a fully qualified Environmental Health officer.

We’re looking for someone:

• currently in the last 2 years of studies to obtain tertiary qualifications in Applied Science (Environmental Health)
• with knowledge of environmental and public health legislation, codes and guidelines.

Download position description.

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment and criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Thursday 5 November 2026.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter.