Develops, enforces and evaluates environmental health policies, programs and strategies to improve health outcomes. Oversees the implementation and monitoring of environmental health legislation.

Implements and reviews environmental health management 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 legislation, implements prevention programs and strategies for communicable diseases, food safety, waste water 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.

• Works indoors in government and local government departments as well as some private and public sector organisations.
• Occasionally works outdoors when visiting sites where medical and commercial waste are disposed of and treated. Required to follow health and safety procedures and wear appropriate protective clothing.
• Indoor work areas are generally adequately heated and ventilated spaces. Some work environments may be dirty and smelly.

• The physical demand is light to sedentary.
• Standing and walking is frequent within the office and at sites.
• Sitting at an office desk or computer for record-keeping, writing of reports and reviewing policy is likely to be frequent.
• Squatting, crouching and kneeling is not likely to be a significant component of this job.
• Stretching and reaching across is not likely to be a significant component of this job.
• Bending is not likely to be a significant component of this job.
• Twisting of the body or neck is not likely to be a significant component of this job.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is unlikely to be a significant requirement; personal protective equipment should be utilised when appropriate.
• Lifting, carrying and holding is unlikely to be a significant requirement in this role.
• Repetitive movements are likely to be necessary when using a keyboard and mouse and other general office equipment such as phones and calculators.
• Driving is likely to be required on an occasional to frequent basis. Use of equipment/materials will include computers, calculators, writing instruments, research data other general office equipment.
• Mental skills necessary include technical problem solving, interpretation, computing, organisational, environmental and health and safety knowledge, report writing, knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, decision-making and communication skills

A relevant tertiary qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required. Registration or licensing may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.