Principal Scientific Officer

Salary: PSO Level SC4 $134,613 - $143,896 p.a.
Location: Royal Street, East Perth
Unit/Division: Public Health Division - Environmental Health - Water
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Position No: 00001452
Closing Date: 2024-05-24 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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-VCID No. 894707WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.Position Profile: The position develops state wide plans, strategies and policies based on evidence from scientific knowledge and research for effective environmental health management, for the Water unit.. In this role you will provide strategic advice in the development and implementation of regulatory activities and services; liaise with internal and external stakeholders on environmental health issues and provide high level specialist advice in water quality and safety.Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information

. * Access to salary packaging arrangements

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at ).For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Richard Theobald on (08) 9222 6409.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online ( ).Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.