ANZSCO 251311

Environmental Health Officer

Develops, enforces and evaluates environmental health policies, programs and strategies to improve health outcomes, and oversees the implementation and monitoring of environmental health legislation.

Skills assessment authority

VETASSESS

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Visas for Environmental Health Officer

Main tasks

  • Develops, implements and reviews environmental health management plans
  • Prepares and implements plans and strategies for the safe, economic and suitable disposal of commercial, industrial, medical and household wastes
  • Advises on and enforces environmental health legislation
  • Implements prevention programs and strategies for communicable diseases, food safety, wastewater treatment and disposal systems, recreation and domestic water quality, and any contaminated or hazardous substances
  • Conducts inspections and investigations for legislative compliance with environmental health standards
  • Provides advice on environmental health issues

Specialisations

Food Safety AuditorFood Safety Officer

Registration & licensing

Registration or licensing may be required.

State nomination

8 state(s) nominate Environmental Health Officer for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:

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