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Environmental Health Officer

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An Environmental Health Officer enforces health legislation, conducts inspections, and advises businesses on food hygiene, water quality, and waste disposal.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
      • ACT
      • VIC
      • QLD
      • TAS
      • WA
      • NT
      • SA
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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In Australia, a full time Environmental Health Officer generally earns $1,790 per week ($93,080 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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There has been stable employment numbers in this industry in recent years. There are currently 3,600 people working as an Environmental Health Officer in Australia, compared to 3,500 five years ago. Environmental Health Officers may find work in all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Diploma of Local Government (Environmental Health) is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as an Environmental Health Officer. This course will develop your skills in environmental health compliance and covers topics such as monitoring waste landfill sites, conducting waste audits, disaster planning, pest control strategies, water sampling and testing, carrying out inspections, testing pool water and noise monitoring.

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An Environmental Health Officer ensures legislation relating to environmental health issues is being adhered to. You might focus on an area such as food hygiene, water quality or waste disposal or you might enforce policies across a range of areas. Environmental Health Officers conduct inspections and provide information and advice to businesses and workplaces.

Environmental Health Officers should have good leadership skills and be able to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds. It’s important you can work as part of a team and have a strong understanding of environmental health issues. Environmental Health Officers must have good observational skills and excellent problem solving abilities.