Environmental Health Officer ANZSCO 251311: Job, Salary & Visa

Environmental Health Officer ANZSCO Code - 251311

An Environmental Health Officer is the charge of the people by determining, measuring and controlling certain environmental risks that might impact the health of communities. They make sure that they abide by the health and safety regulations, identify possible hazards and encourage activities that keep health, safety and a clean environment. The job implies inspection of food establishments, community facilities, and hospitality venues, waste management sites and work areas so that they comply with the applicable environmental health benchmarks. An environmental health officer supervises hygiene, sanitation systems, and water quality and examines the sources of pollution that cause potential risks to the health of the beings. Once non-compliance is realised, they give guidance, issue notices and collaborate with organisations to realise corrective action.

The Environmental Health Officers also look into the complaints regarding noise, odour, pests, contamination, or unsafe conditions. They carry out risk assessments, sample, analyse results and make up comprehensive inspection or incident reports. They are important in the organisation of public health response to disasters and expert advice during an emergency, like an outbreak, a natural or hazardous spill.

The job demands a good understanding of environmental laws, health principles in the population, and techniques of inspection and implementation. Communication is also critical since the officers deal with businesses, government agencies and community members every day. Finally, an environmental health officer protects the health of the population by making sure that the environment around the people is safe and that there are no risks to health and also contributes to the well-being of the community by regulating, educating and actively maintaining the environment.

Skill Level:	1
Alternative Tittle:	Environmental Safety Officer
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	251311

Educational Health Officer Job Description, Responsibilities and Education Requirements

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks include:

Preparing and implementing plans and strategies for the safe, economic and suitable disposal of commercial, industrial, medical and household wastes.
Advising on and enforcing legislation, implementing prevention programs and strategies for communicable diseases, food safety, wastewater treatment and disposal systems, recreation and domestic water quality, contaminated and hazardous substances, and minimising air, sea, water and noise pollution to improve health outcomes.
Developing, implementing and reviewing environmental health management plans.
Identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risks in the workplace.
Developing, implementing and monitoring programs to minimise workplace and environmental pollution involving chemical and physical hazards.
Develops, implements and reviews environmental health emergency management plans and occupational health and safety plans.
Oversees all health aspects of food hygiene, such as transport, storage, preparation, serving and disposal of food.
Develops and implements programs to minimise air, sea, water and noise pollution.
Develops, implements and coordinates environmental health education and health promotion programs.
Oversees and advises on environmental health legislation and recommends corrective actions.
Investigates complaints about food safety and ensures shops, restaurants and food processors follow health regulations.
Monitors and controls water, air and noise pollution and collects water samples for analysis.
Initiates and conducts environmental health impact or risk assessments.
Designs and conducts health education programs or public information campaigns.
Prepares policy documents and guidelines relating to environmental health matters.
Manages programs to control disease-causing pests such as mosquitoes.
Investigates and manages public health incidents such as disease outbreaks.
Manages programs to control public health and environmental issues associated with major public events.
Responds to disasters and emergency situations where public health is at risk.
Assesses building development applications and inspects houses and public buildings to ensure they comply with environmental or health and safety standards.
Inspects and licenses premises that may present infectious disease risks to the community (such as tattoo parlours and acupuncturists, where skin penetration and body piercing occur), and inspects hairdressing and beauty salons.
Maintain records, prepare statistics, write reports and give evidence in court cases where health or environmental regulations have been violated.