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Bachelor of Environmental Health
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Where can our graduates go?
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) was created specifically to educate Environmental Health Officers (EHO's) to work in industry and government, in areas such as:
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Protection and
- Occupational Health and Safety.
However, many other paths are available to graduates of this broad-ranging and challenging degree, for example:
- Research and development,
- Training and education, and
- Health services.
Bachelor Environmental Health gained the position of Environmental Health Officer with the City of Port Lincoln
I undertake inspection of premises under the Food Act 2001, Public and Environmental Health Act 1987, Local Govt. Act 1999, Supported Residential Facilities Act 1992. I also coordinate the School Immunisation Program for the City of Port Lincoln. I investigate communicable diseases outbreaks such as food poisonings. I investigate noise complaints for the EPA and approve septic tank systems for new housing projects. |
Potential Areas of Employment
- Local Government (with city councils ranging from Enfield to Noarlunga, in country areas from Goolwa to Whyalla)
- State Government eg Department of Health
- Federal Government
- Overseas Aid Organizations
- International Airlines
- Australian Defence Force
- Institute of Medical & Veterinary Science
- Flinders Medical Centre
- Agency for Cooperation in International Health
- Eastern Metropolitan Regional Health Authority
- European Wasp Control (SA)
- RAAF
- Mars Incorporated (Masterfoods)
Increasingly opportunities are emerging with large food manufacturing organisations seeking applicants with the skills developed in this degree. The course
is accredited by the Australian Institute of Environmental Health and the South
Australian Department of Health and is recognised by other relevant
Federal and State authorities. One of our greatest strengths is that virtually
all of our graduates find jobs within three months.
The Environmental Services Department requires an Env Health Officer
responsible for maintaining a high standard of customer services in public
and environmental health and to administer the Public and Env Health Act
1987, Food Act 1985 and other relevant legislation.
A Bachelor of Applied Science (Env Hlth) or other qualifications for
eligibility to be a member of the Australian Institutes of Environmental
Health is essential.
The successful applicant will be required to have:
- ability to work effectively in a team environment
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- ability to apply relevant legislation and corporate policies
- a current SA Drivers Licence
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Graduates can specialize in:
- Air, food and water quality
- Noise control
- Waste management
- Pest control
- Soil pollution
- Housing
- Use of hazardous substances
Some Occupations
- Health Promotion Officer (government agencies, hospitals, community health
centres, non government health organisations)
- Occupational Health and Safety Professional
- Life Scientist
- Consultants
- Environmental & Community Groups
- Research
- Graduate Administrative Assistant
- Policy development- at all levels of government
- Teaching and academic research
- Administration
- Project Officer (KESAB etc)
- Technical Assistant/Officer
- Managers and Administrators
Australian Army - Environmental Health Officer
You'll be responsible for providing advice and services in a wide variety
of different areas....
The Army can offer you a challenging career path as an Environmental Health
Officer. You'll be responsible for providing advice and services in a
wide variety of different areas that range from water supplies and food
hygiene to occupational health and safety. You'll also be called upon
to advise on issues like disaster support, including working with specialist
authorities on nuclear, biological and chemical defence.
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Personal Requirements:
- good communication and negotiation skills, tact and courtesy
- able to be firm but impartial when making decisions
- be resourceful and have initiative
- good problem-solving skills
- ability to work as a member of a team
Some Web Sites
The Australian Institute of Environmental
Health (SA) - includes Jobs Section
Local Government Association
(SA)
Australian Local
Government Jobs Directory
Department
of Health
Myfuture comprehensive Australian
career information
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER
This position is responsible for providing a range of efficient, effective,
quality customer focused services aimed at protecting, promoting and maintaining
public and environmental health and safety. This position will involve
predominantly general field work ensuring legislative compliance in food
related areas.
The ideal applicant will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health or equivalent essential
and be eligible for membership to the Australian Institute of Environmental
Health.
- Experience in the public and environmental health field.
- Experience in food inspection (using the AFPA) system.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience in community consultation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and the processes and issues involved.
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Australian Graduate Survey
Graduate Careers Australia's (GCA) annual Australian Graduate Survey ( AGS ) is a study of the activities of new higher education graduates around four months after the completion of their qualifications. New graduates are surveyed regarding their major activities, including full-time study, full or part-time employment, seeking employment or their unavailability for work or study.
2007 Graduates at a glance:
- Of bachelor degree graduates who were available for full-time employment in 2007; 95 per cent were employed within four months of completing their degrees
- One-fifth of respondents (20.0 per cent), were undertaking further full-time study after completing their bachelor qualifications
- The typical (median) annual starting salary for new Australian resident bachelor degree graduates aged less than 25 and in their first full-time employment in Australia was $43,000
Source: Australian Graduate Survey, Graduate Careers Australia (GCA)
Additional information from: GradsOnline
More information
For more detailed information check out the Careers Fact Files in the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre Resource Room.
Graduate Opportunities lists major graduate programs. Copies of these are available at the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre or can be viewed online. Search our online recruitment links for other graduate recruitment sites.
The Centre has a number of programs that can assist you:
- graduate employment services including recruitment fairs, employer activities
online vacancies and our graduate email vacancy list;
- information and assistance with your job search;
- graduate skill development programs;
- opportunities to gain industry experience including vacation work and work
experience; and
- career development services
For more information explore this website.
This material has been produced from the Graduate Destinations Survey, Flinders
University and Graduate Careers Council of Australia materials, Graduate Opportunities,
Professional Associations and Careers and Employer Liaison Centre research
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