Unit/Division: Public Health Division - Environmental Health We currently have a Permanent Full-Time position available. Position Profile: We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic person to join our Environmental Health - Water department. As the Senior Scientific Officer, you will prepare reports, conduct surveys, and provide advice in specialist areas of water in relation to public and environmental health. You will be responsible for liaising with and providing specialist advice to local government, industry, and the community on policy, legislation, and related water quality and safety issues. Your key responsibilities will include: Under limited direction, conduct surveys, reports, and provide expert advice and make recommendations in relation to water quality and safety. Liaise with and provide specialist advice to local government and industry on policy, legislation, and related water quality and safety issues. Coordinate specialist water quality and safety management issue support, and other support as required. Provide complex technical and legislative advice to State and Local Government, industry clients, and the general public on water safety and quality. Prepare correspondence and research and prepare responses to ministerial correspondence, parliamentary questions, and cabinet submissions. Review policies, legislation, and standards and where appropriate make recommendations on amendments to legislation. Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. Access to salary packaging arrangements Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements 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. WA 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 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. 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. 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. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Richard Theobald, Managing Scientist Water on 08 9222 6409. 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. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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