Job no: 947334
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Public Health, Project and Program Management
Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Public Health Planning & Response, Aboriginal & Regional Environmental Health
Salary: $122,752 to $133,635 – PO4 – Full Time / Ongoing – Permanent
Overview:
Join a committed team delivering critical environmental health services that protect and promote the health of communities in rural and remote South Australia.
This position is responsible for the planning and delivery of health protection operations and provides expert professional consultancy and advice on environmental health regulation, enforcement and health protection matters in areas of South Australia where environmental health services are not delivered by local government, including out of council areas and rural and remote Aboriginal communities.
The position oversees the delivery of critical front line environmental health services in areas of South Australia where environmental health functions are not delivered by local government, including out of council areas and rural and remote Aboriginal communities, to ensure compliance with the requirements of the South Australian Public Health Act 2011, Food Act 2001, Safe Drinking Water Act 2011 and other subordinate legislation on behalf of the Minister for Health and Wellbeing.
The position is also responsible for undertaking complex strategic and logistical planning to ensure the effective prioritisation and targeting of activities and resources and safe service delivery. Establishing and maintaining partnerships with state and Commonwealth agencies, industry and non-government organisations, and Aboriginal stakeholders is an essential part of the role to protect and promote the health of South Australians, including strengthening Aboriginal environmental health outcomes.
The role will contribute to an inclusive, culturally responsive and equitable public health system for all South Australians.
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.
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.
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.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
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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 B (indirect contact with blood or body substances).
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Special Condition
A recognised degree in Environmental or Public Health or a relevant field of science that could be accepted for appointment as an Authorised Officer under the South Australian Public Health Act 2011 is required for this position.
Enquiries
Business Support PHD
Phone: 7425 5890
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
Tuesday, 8 September 2026 – 11:55 PM
Attachments
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Advertised: 11 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
