Director, Environmental Health | Full-time Temporary

ACT Government
Full-time Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians
Posted:
June 15, 2026
Location:
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Job Description

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: 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, mosquito trapping and monitoring, attending exhumations and participating in national workshops and meeting 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 tertiary qua...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Canberra, Australia
Posted: June 15, 2026
Deadline: July 25, 2026