Job no: 889542
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Science, Engineering, Technical, Public Health
Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Health Protection ProgramsSalary: $101,285 to $107,078 – PO3 – Full Time / Ongoing appointmentOverview: The Senior Environmental Health Officer is responsible for controlling and co-ordinating programs and operations for the development, review, implementation, and administration of environmental health risk assessment and management approaches, policy, and legislation to deliver a high degree of health protection for the South Australian community.Coordinate and undertake regulatory activity including investigating, reviewing, assessing and reporting on complex current and emerging public and environmental health matters and providing specialist scientific advice on environmental health issues.Lead and provide specialist advice to project research activities for projects approved for research and investigation by Health Protection Programs, and develop and deliver environmental health training and education programs and resources for Health Protection Branch staff and local government Environmental Health Officers.Develop and maintain stakeholder networks and communication channels, provide a consultancy service to management, peers and a wide range of clients, and prepare technical, legislative, advisory and guideline publications related to public and environmental health matters.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: 889542 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: 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: 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.Post graduate qualifications in a related field and/or extensive recognised experience.Qualifications accepted by the South Australian Minister for Health for appointment as an Authorised Officer under the South Australian Public Health Act, 2011.Enquiries: Business Support PH CDC
Phone: 7425 5890
E-mail: ******
Application Closing Date: Monday, 27 January 2025 - 11.55PM
Attachments: 889542 - Senior Environmental Health Officer - Public Health – Role Description.pdfAustralian applicant guidelinesInternational applicant guidelinesAdvertised: 13 Jan 2025 Cen.
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