Environmental Health Officers

Council’s Environmental Health Team consists of a number of officers authorised under the Food Act who are able to assist food businesses comply with the Food Act and the Food Safety Standards. These officers have a duty to ensure that food businesses provide food to the public that is safe and suitable to eat and they are your first stop when considering operating a new or already established food business. Environmental Health Officers can help you with: • designing a kitchen that flows correctly and is easy to clean; • advice on suitable fixtures, fittings and surfaces; • advice on food hygiene practices; • providing ongoing assistance with your requirements under the Food Act and Food Safety Standards.