An Environmental Health Officer (EHO) is an internationally recognised health professional who recognises, evaluates and controls issues that impact on both the natural and built environment and human health, through:
EHOs are appointed generally under relevant State legislation and exercise a number of powers delegated by the Chief Executive, Queensland Health. An EHO must be eligible for appointment under all of the following legislation:
An EHO possesses a degree or other qualification that is accredited by Environmental Health Australian (EHA), combined with relevant experience and/or postgraduate qualifications that are relevant to the practice of environmental health.
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