Career
Environmental Officer
Construction
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Career stats
Weekly pay
$1,606
Prospects
Medium
Employed in Australia
3,600
Growth
Decline
Overview
Environmental Health Officers develop, enforce and evaluate environmental health policies, programs and strategies to improve health outcomes, and oversee the implementation and monitoring of environmental health legislation.
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks:
- develops implements and reviews environmental health management plans and occupational health and safety 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 relevant 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
- works to minimise air sea water and noise pollution to improve health outcomes
- identifies hazards assesses and controls risks in the workplace
- develops implements and monitors programs minimising workplace and environmental pollution involving chemical and physical hazards
- promotes ergonomic principles within the workplace such as matching furniture equipment and work activities to the needs of employees
- inspects and audits workplaces processes plant chemical and physical hazards for legislative compliance
- trains employees in personal protective equipment and safe working procedures
- records and investigates injuries and equipment damage as well as reports on safety performance
- coordinates the return of injured workers to the workplace.
Training & Qualifications
Vocational education & training (VET)
You usually need a bachelor's degree in environmental health, environmental science, health science, public health or another related field to work as an Environmental Health Officer. Some workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification.
Short Courses Available
- Advanced Diploma of Building Biology
Industry
Construction
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