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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Health Protection Programs
• Salary: $91,565 to $101,330 – PO2 – Full Time / Ongoing – Permanent

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.
• 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.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

Job ref: 936418

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) 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.
• A sound level of public health / scientific experience involving expertise in chemistry and / or microbiology.
• Significant experience in conducting complex research, investigation and evaluation of projects / incidences related to public and environmental health.
• Sound experience in preparation of documentation, complex technical reports and correspondence relating to public and environmental health issues.

Please refer to pages 3–4 of the role description for further details on the essential minimum requirements.

Enquiries

Business Support PHD
Phone: 7425 5890
E-mail: Health.PHDBusinessSupport@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 936418 - Environmental Health Officer - Public Health - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines