AddressJob reference: 870973
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Health Protection Programs
- Salary: $86,950 to $96,223 – PO2 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 31 December 2025
Overview:
- Responsible for the provision of specialist scientific and technical advice on simple and complex Environmental Health issues including those of a novel or critical nature.
- Undertake review, assessment, regulatory activity, investigation and reporting on current and emerging public and Environmental Health matters including contributing to Health Impact Assessments.
- Develop and support delivery of Environmental Health training and education programs and resources for Health Protection Branch staff and local government Environmental Health Officers.
- Lead / participate in research activities for projects approved for research and investigation by the Health Protection Programs.
- Develop and prepare technical, legislative and / or advisory code / guideline publications on public and Environmental Health matters.
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: 870973
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
- Must hold a scientific qualification at degree or higher level i.e. Bachelor of Environmental Health or Bachelor of Science with a major in either Chemistry or Microbiology.
- Must hold qualifications accepted by the South Australian Minister for Health for appointment as an Authorised Officer under the South Australian Public Health Act, 2011.
Enquiries
Brad Mackintosh
Health Protection Programs
Phone: 8226 7158
E-mail: ***************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Tuesday, 09 July 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
