SA Health
Job reference: 867562
Location: 5000 – ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Department for Health and Wellbeing – Health Protection and Regulation
- Salary: $86,950 to $96,223 – PO2 – Full Time / Ongoing
Overview:
The Wastewater Management Unit is currently seeking applications from those with knowledge and experience in the field of wastewater management including, on-site wastewater systems, wastewater treatment, disposal and recycled water use, water quality, environmental engineering, public health regulation and policy. Our primary objective is to protect public health through the development and implementation of regulation, policies and protocols for wastewater management, treatment, disposal and recycled water use in South Australia. The key requirements for the role are to:
- Develop and administer legislation and prescribed codes, protocols, guidelines and State-wide public health policy for wastewater and recycled water management.
- Evaluate and approve the installation and management of wastewater systems and recycled water schemes including compliance, monitoring and enforcement.
- Provide regulatory advice and education to stakeholders on public health matters relating to wastewater and recycled water management.
- Contribute to the well-being of people in South Australia through incident management and participation in emergency management response.
- Contribute to development of public health policy and initiatives to ensure legislative and functional activities are directed toward achievement of Branch objectives.
What are we looking for from you to succeed in this role?
- Be collaborative and enjoy working as part of a small team.
- The ability to maintain a “big picture” focus.
- Be able to present your ideas and communicate effectively.
- Be able to think analytically and present the technical to the non-technical.
- The ability to draft documents that are technically correct and easy to read.
- Be a positive leader and ambassador for our organisation.
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: 867562
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
- An appropriate tertiary qualification degree in environmental health, water-related science or environmental engineering field.
- A driver’s licence (class car) is essential.
Enquiries
Andy Purdie
Team Leader, Business Support Services
Phone: 8226 8949
E-mail: andrew.purdie@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Thursday, 06 June 2024 – 11.55PM
Attachments
- 867562 – Environmental Engineer-Scientist, Wastewater Management – Health Protection and Licensing Services – Role Description.pdf
- Australian applicant guidelines
- International applicant guidelines
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.
