Job Name: Environmental health officer
Job Description:
"Environmental health officers are responsible for protecting the public from environmental hazards. They inspect food establishments, public water supplies, and other businesses to ensure that they are complying with environmental health regulations. Environmental health officers also investigate complaints about environmental hazards and educate the public about environmental health risks.
Responsibilities:
Inspect food establishments, public water supplies, and other businesses to ensure compliance with environmental health regulations
Investigate complaints about environmental hazards
Educate the public about environmental health risks
Collect and analyze environmental samples
Write reports and recommendations
May also work on environmental impact assessments and other special projects"
Designation:
None
Name of Organization:
"Workforce Australia for Individuals
Careers at Council
Public Sector People
Clarence Valley Council
Glen Eira City Council Careers"
Job Market In The Country:
With demand rising across all areas of public health, it's important to ensure your qualifications are up to date. A postgraduate qualification can give you the skills you need to step into public health graduate jobs with confidence.
Salary and Benefits:
"An annual salary range of $40,500 to $60,200 (plus 11% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• 19 day month working arrangement.
• Payment of compulsory university fees.
• Paid leave to attend compulsory course requirements and exams.
• On the job training, mentoring and support.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Generous Award workplace conditions."
Taxes and Financial Implications:
"Income thresholds Rate Tax payable on this income
$0 – $18,200 0% Nil
$18,201 – $45,000 19% 19c for each $1 over $18,200
$45,001 – $120,000 32.5% $5,092 plus 32.5c for each $1 over $45,000
$120,001 – $180,000 37% $29,467 plus 37c for each $1 over $120,000
$180,001 and over 45% $51,667 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000"
Language Requirements:
Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, or higher if the state or territory requires.
Eligibility Criteria
"• Degree in Applied Science (Environmental Health) or equivalent.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Experience in local government is ideal but not required."