The Opportunity

Council currently has an opportunity for an Aboriginal Cadet Environmental Health Officer.

In this six-year cadetship you will:

• Study a Bachelor degree in Environmental Health at Western Sydney University (by distance part-time)
• Have paid study leave
• Have university fees paid for all subjects you pass
• Have structured on-the-job training and mentoring

You will work in the office and out in the community:

• Inspecting swimming pools, food premises and other businesses
• Responding to enquiries and investigating complaints
• Educating to protect health and the environment
• Checking for regulatory compliance

View the full Position Description HERE

To see more about becoming an Aboriginal Cadet Environmental Health Officer go to: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/aboriginal/training/Pages/becoming-a-trainee.aspx

About Orange City Council:

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About you:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander by descent and identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
• Able to meet the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) at Western Sydney University.
• Current Driver's licence
• Committed to completing your degree part-time while working full-time
• Some knowledge and awareness of environmental health issues
• Well-developed communication and writing skills
• Enthusiastic and able to take direction

Is this the job for you?

• Apply by submitting your resume and providing a response as to why you are a great fit for this cadetship! (max 200 words) You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.
• Applications close: Sunday 11 January 2026.
• Weekly Salary: $852.22 (T4) plus superannuation
• Hours of work: Temporary Full-time, 35 hours per week
• To benefit your wellbeing, you will have access to Council’s employee assistance program, flexible working arrangements, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes
• If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Manager Compliance, Greg Perry on (02) 6393 8009.

Please note that Council will close for the Christmas shutdown period on 24 December 2025 and re-open in the New Year on 5 January 2026.  

This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. Orange City Council has been granted an S126 Exemption to sections eight (8) and fifty-one (51) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW); this allows us to advertise and recruit this role exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.