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.
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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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