Traineeship – Work Health and Safety

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is seeking a motivated individual to join their team as a Work Health & Safety Trainee. This two-year, full-time traineeship is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while completing a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.

Position Details:

• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 2 years
• Grade: Trainee
• Qualification: Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
• Remuneration: From $522.30 per week for Year 12 school leavers, plus employer superannuation contributions and annual leave loading
• Primary Location: 1 Amarina Place, Greenacre NSW 2190
• Working Days: Monday to Friday
• Commencement: November 2026
• Work Locations: While Greenacre will be the primary location, the successful candidate must be willing to rotate through various FRNSW work locations as required.

About the Role:

As a Work Health & Safety Trainee, the successful candidate will participate in a structured traineeship program designed to develop practical knowledge, skills and experience in work health and safety.

Through a combination of formal training and supervised workplace learning, the trainee will support routine administrative and operational activities within Fleet Management while working towards their nationally recognised qualification.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop practical skills, gain valuable industry experience and establish a strong foundation for a career in work health and safety.

About You:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Foundational written, verbal and digital communication skills, with a willingness to further develop these through training and workplace experience
• The ability to follow procedures, maintain accurate records and escalate matters appropriately
• The ability to use common workplace technology or a willingness to develop these skills through training and support
• Good organisational skills and the ability to complete assigned work and respond to routine requests within agreed timeframes
• A positive attitude towards learning and professional development

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

• Have completed Year 12, the Higher School Certificate or an equivalent qualification
• Be willing to undertake structured training and work full time for the duration of the traineeship
• Comply with the responsibilities associated with the Trainee Training Contract between FRNSW, NSW State Training, the Registered Training Organisation (RTO), the Apprenticeship Centre and the individual
• Successfully work towards completing a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
• Be willing to rotate through various FRNSW work locations when required
• Start Your Career in Work Health & Safety

For someone looking to gain a recognised qualification while developing practical skills in a professional workplace, this traineeship offers an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn and build the foundations for a career in work health and safety.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, don’t wait – apply now using this link: Work Health & Safety Trainee – Sydney, NSW, Australia

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