At a Glance
- Tasks: Support safe drinking water initiatives and conduct audits to ensure public health.
- Company: SA Health, dedicated to public health and community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, flexible working arrangements, and career development.
- Other info: Encourages diversity and offers support for applicants with specific needs.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public health and contribute to safe drinking water standards.
- Qualifications: Degree in Science or Environmental Health and eligibility as an Authorised Officer.
The predicted salary is between 94769 - 109787 $ per year.
Overview: Assists in the administration of the South Australian Safe Drinking Water Act 2011 with a particular focus on providing advice to drinking water providers and undertaking audits/inspections of drinking water providers.
Assists the Principal Water Quality Adviser in delivering specialist advice and policy direction on public health matters relating to water quality including the provision of drinking water and recycled water.
Assists in providing a single 24 hour point of contact within Government for notification and communication of drinking water incidents and facilitates the development of a co-ordinated response to safeguard public health including, where required, communication of the incident to the public.
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 you 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.
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). A DHS ‘Working With Children Check’ (WWCC) is required for this position. 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 degree in Science, Applied Science or Environmental Health is required for this position. Applicants must be eligible for appointment as an Authorised Officer under the Safe Drinking Water Act 2011.
Enquiries: Business Support PHD Phone: 7425 7183 E-mail: Health.PHDBusinessSupport@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026 – 11:55 PM
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