Becoming an Aboriginal Trainee Environmental Health Officer (EHO)

 

Currently advertised Aboriginal Trainee EHO positions

New traineeships are expected to be offered in late 2027. 

​You can stay up to date with when opportunities become available by completing the expression of interest form​.

Traineeships to become an Environmental Health Officer are a a six-year opportunity, new opening are expected in late 2026

Every role contributes to better health outcomes for Aboriginal people, families and communities. Whether working in frontline care, corporate services, leadership or specialist roles, Aboriginal staff help create culturally safe services where Mob feel understood, respected and supported.​

On this page

  1. Eligibility
  2. Work
  3. Study
  4. Tutoring
  5. Support
  6. How to find Aboriginal Trainee Environmental Health Officer positions

Eligibility

To apply for a traineeship, you must be:

  • an Aboriginal​​​ person
  • a resident of NSW
  • able to meet requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) at Western Sydney University (WSU) through the University Admissions Centre or direct application to WSU or the WSU Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program.

Work

EHO Workplace Training KitYou will be employed full-time as an Aboriginal Trainee Environmental Health Officer, in a local council or a local health district in NSW.

Your workday will be a mix of 'out and about' in the community and office time as part of a team. The team will share their skills and experience as you gradually have your own areas of responsibility.

A supervisor will coordinate your training, guided by the EHO Workplace Training Kit. ​

Study

You will study a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) at WSU by distance, part-time. Some subjects have on-campus workshops where you will travel to the university ​each semester ​for a few days to do practical​ laboratory and field work.

You will study a minimum of two subjects each semester and get four hours paid study leave for each subject. Further study in your own time will be needed.

Study costs that will be paid include:

  • university subject fees (for subjects passed only)
  • travel to attend university
  • ​technical equipment and graduation fees.

Tutoring

WSU has a program that provides tutoring for two hours per subject each week of the semester. Extra tutoring may also be available.​

 

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​​​​​​​​​​​Support and g​​​overnance

You will have day-to-day support for studies, training and work during the traineeship.

Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer Training Program is focussed on Trainees and Supervisors with cultural respect embedded throughout the program.​

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How to find Aboriginal Trainee Environmental Health Officer positions

Positions are advertised according to availability.

Advertisements can be found on:

  • NSW Health, local council and employment websites
  • Indigenous media and social media.

If you would like further information, please contact the Aboriginal Environmental Health Unit team on (02) 9391 9790 or send your expression of interest to:

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Visit the careers page for more pathways, programs, scholarships, and cadetships.

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Current as at: Thursday 9 April 2026
Contact page owner: Environmental Health