Liverpool Plains Shire Council
Compliance and Food Inspection Trainee
Closes: 12 Feb
Description
- Kick start your career in Compliance and Food Inspection with Council
- Work with a supportive team and receive structured on-the-job training
- Temporary 2 year opportunity
Are you ready to kick-start your career in Compliance and Food Inspection? Under the guidance of experienced and supportive team, you will play a crucial role with assisting in Council's Compliance and Food Inspection processes. This two-year traineeship will provide you with the opportunity to gain a Certificate IV in Local Government or Authorised Officer (Food Surveillance) whilst gaining hands-on experience.
Supporting the team across Compliance and Food Inspection you will have the chance to:
- Respond to telephone, email and counter enquiries, complaints and requests for information.
- Attend site inspections in the company of other staff.
- Document food inspections, issue of food inspection invoices & management of food inspection statistics
For more information about the role, please read the position description.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Be eligible and willing to undertake the units in the Certificate IV in Local Government or Authorised Officer (Food Surveillance) Training Course or equivalent;
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise tact and diplomacy to achieve organisational objectives;
- Highly Developed communication and Interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated ability in basic photography.
ABOUT US
The Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a diverse organisation employing over 120 staff across a wide variety of fields who deliver a range of services to the local government area encompassing Blackville, Caroona, Currabubula, Pine Ridge, Premer, Quirindi, Spring Ridge, Wallabadah, Werris Creek and Willow Tree and the almost 8000 residents who reside there.
The council is situated in Quirindi, the heart of the Liverpool Plains, 65km from Tamworth and about four hours North West of Sydney, famous for its stunning landscapes and rich, highly productive land and is the perfect place to call home.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
As a Trainee you will be compensated in accordance with the Traineeship pay scale outlined in the Local Government (State) Award 2023. In addition, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
- Flexible work arrangements and a 9-day fortnight
- Discounted gym membership at Plains Fitness
- Access to training opportunities
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity contact David Kitson, Manager Planning and Regulation on (02) 6746 1755 .
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the application form below ensuring you answer all questions. We recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. Word) then copy your answers into the application form when you're ready. On the following page attach a copy of your cover letter, CV and qualifications.
Once you have submitted your application you should receive an email acknowledgement that it has been received. If you do not receive the acknowledgement, please check your junk or spam email boxes and contact hr@liverpoolplains.nsw.gov.au. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.
Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.
Liverpool Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining and supporting a diverse & inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages.
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