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Change your career in one year. This course is designed to produce competent and confident leaders in environmental health who are multi-skilled, flexible and can innovate to address local and global challenges.Environmental Health Officers are in high demand across Queensland and the role is currently on the skills shortage list. Many graduates find employment with local councils or state government departments.Opportunities are also available in the private sector, particularly in environmental management and food safety auditing/management. There are also employment opportunities in other countries, such as the UK, USA, Canada, and developing countries.There will be an opportunity for students already working in an Environmental Health role to apply knowledge through work-based activities in some assessments. You may also complete this and gain practical experience by finding a placement at a host organisation or workplace.HighlightsPathway into professional practice as an Environmental Health Officer, accredited by Environmental Health Australia.Study local and global environmental challenges, including climate change, pollution, communicable diseases and Indigenous health.Opportunity to progress to the Master of Health, Safety and EnvironmentCareers and outcomesMany graduates find employment as an environmental health officer (EHO). Their role may include: auditing of food safety and standards, environmental (e.g. air, water, noise) monitoring, investigations of environmental health complaints/issues, investigation of infectious disease outbreaks (e.g. food borne illness, Legionnaires disease, lead poisoning, Q fever, meningococcal disease), infection control auditing, mosquito and vector control, implementing tobacco control initiatives, working with Indigenous communities, policy development, health promotion, and prosecutions for breaches of health and environmental legislation.Graduates of this program have an opportunity to gain employment with local councils or state government departments, with positions also available with Commonwealth Government agencies, including the Australian Defence Force. There are an increasing number of private sector positions being created particularly in the areas of environmental and food safety auditing and management. There are also employment opportunities in other countries, such as the UK, USA and Canada, as well as in developing countries. Graduates are well prepared to compete for, and effectively perform, in a wide range of roles and responsibilities.Possible careersEnvironmental health officerGovernment officerPolicy officerPublic health officer
