Environmental Health Trainee

The purpose of this role is to perform allocated clinical activities for which you have been trained and assessed as competent under the direction and supervision of an Environmental Health Officer. You will develop and build Environmental Health competency through participation in workplace training, education, and feedback processes while engaged in formal Environmental Health tertiary studies.

Temporary Part-time (45.6 hours per fortnight) opportunity

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

Please refer to the attached role description for the key responsibilities of this role.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Ability to rapidly acquire a sound knowledge of the interpretation and enforcement of environmental health legislation and relevant state, national and international standards used in connection with environmental health practice in Queensland.
• Understanding of own scope of practice.
• Ability to acquire the skills to provide a defined range of assessments and treatments under supervision and direction of an Environmental Health Officer and undertake operational and administrative duties relevant to the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with consumers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to use initiative and assume responsibility for the assigned workload, including the use of effective and efficient planning and organisational skills.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• The successful applicant must be working towards an Environmental Health degree qualification that is recognised by Environmental Health Australia for practice as an Environmental Health Officer.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of enrolment in a tertiary degree qualification in an Environmental Health degree at a recognised tertiary institution.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.