Expression of Interest - Work Health & Safety Trainee
Looking for a practical way into Work Health and Safety? Learn on the job, build real workplace experience and work towards a recognised qualification.
Cloncurry Shire Council is inviting Expressions of Interest for a Work Health & Safety Trainee to join our Human Resources and Safety team.
This traineeship is an opportunity to combine structured study with practical, hands-on experience in a diverse local government environment. You will work alongside experienced Council employees while developing the skills and knowledge needed to begin a career in workplace health and safety.
What We Offer:
- Full-time traineeship
- Opportunity to complete Certification in Work Health & Safety
- Paid employment while completing your qualification
- Practical, on-the-job learning and development
- Support and guidance from Council's Human Resources and Safety team
- Exposure to a broad range of Council workplaces and operations
About the Traineeship
We are looking for someone who is ready to learn.
Working with the Human Resources and Safety team, you will develop practical experience across different areas of WHS while completing the formal study requirements of your traineeship.
Depending on your stage of development and training, you may gain exposure to activities such as:
- assisting with workplace inspections and safety activities
- supporting WHS documentation and record keeping
- helping maintain training, compliance and safety records
- participating in safety meetings and workplace initiatives
- assisting with hazard and incident information
- supporting WHS communication and awareness activities
- learning how workplace health and safety requirements apply across Council operations
- providing general administrative support to the Human Resources and Safety team.
The traineeship will give you exposure to a diverse organisation, including office-based and operational work environments.
About You
What matters is that you are genuinely interested in learning, willing to ask questions and prepared to take responsibility for both your work and your studies.
You may be finishing school, looking for your first career opportunity, returning to the workforce or considering a change in direction.
You will demonstrate:
- A genuine interest in Work Health and Safety
- A willingness to learn and complete the required qualification
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- A reliable and responsible approach to work
- Attention to detail and willingness to follow procedures
- Basic computer and digital literacy
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Confidence asking questions when you are unsure
- An understanding that safety is everyone's responsibility.
- Eligibility to undertake the nominated traineeship
- Ability to meet the requirements of the nominated qualification
- C Class Driver Licence
- National Police Clearance
- 2 Professional References
We would like to know why Work Health and Safety interests you, what you would bring to the opportunity and what you hope to learn from the traineeship.
To express your interest, please submit:
- your current resume; and
- a cover letter telling us why you are interested in the Work Health & Safety Traineeship.
Locals are encouraged to apply!
Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment activities prior to the closing date.
