Director, Environmental Health | Full-Time Temporary

Position Summary The Director, Environmental Health is responsible for the daily management of Environmental Health functions within the ACT. The Environmental Health team conducts a variety and diverse range of public health regulatory activities, including:
Food safety inspection Routine food and water sampling Investigation of food and public health complaints Management of outbreaks Swimming pool and cooling tower compliance inspections Hoarding and squalor management Mosquito trapping and monitoring Attending exhumations Participating in national workshops and meetings in relation to food safety and emerging Environmental Health issues The Director holds delegations for the enforcement action under legislation (Food Act 2001 and Public Health Act 1997) and HR/financial delegations for the Environmental Health team.
Eligibility/Other Requirements The position is suitable for a qualified Environmental Health Officer who has a tertiary qualification including:
A Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) or similar qualification acceptable and recognised by Environmental Health Australia Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health recognised by Environmental Health Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr