Address- Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Health Protection & Regulation
- Salary: $122,610 to $128,328 – PO5 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment
Overview:
The Director Scientific Services is responsible for leading and directing the strategic planning, and management of the Scientific Services Branch, incorporating the Chemical Hazards and Controlled Substances Licensing Sections.
The role provides high level leadership and expert professional consultancy on controlled substances and prohibited substances regulation; health risk assessment and environmental contamination affecting health.
The Director, Scientific Services drives policy development and the management and evaluation of legislative responsibilities under the relevant sections of the Controlled Substances Act, 1984 to enable continual improvement and ensure the South Australian Government meets its responsibilities to protect the community. The role will also provide expert specialist consultancy, assistance and recommendations to the Minister and DHW Executive in the formulation of legislation, and standards and represent the Agency on National, State, Local Government and inter agency committees, forums and working parties.
The position will be responsible for the management of a highly qualified team to tackle complex issues related to chemical and environmental hazards to protect the health of South Australians.
Working as a key member of the Health Protection and Regulation Directorate leadership team, the position will focus on designing collaborative strategies both locally and nationally to deliver high-quality regulatory systems in a dynamic and changing environment.
Applicants should have a high degree of knowledge and experience in managing multidisciplinary scientific or public health teams in government, undertaking or overseeing public health risk assessments and a strong understanding of regulation and compliance.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 861223
Criminal History Screening Requirement
- A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)
Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Special Conditions
- Appropriate degree qualifications in public or environmental health or a related science discipline.
- Post graduate qualifications, including recognised technical or advanced training, in management, science, public health or related discipline.
Enquiries
Andy Purdie
Team Leader, Business Support Services
Phone: 08 822 68949
E-mail: andrew.purdie@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Saturday, 30 March 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
- 861223 - Director Scientific Services - Health Protection & Regulation – Role Description.pdf
- Australian applicant guidelines
- International applicant guidelines
