Senior Scientific Officer

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health in Adelaide CBD is seeking a Senior Scientific Officer within Public Health to support Health Protection and Regulation. The role focuses on advising drinking water providers, conducting audits and inspections, and contributing to policy direction on water quality.

The position involves acting as a 24-hour point of contact for drinking water incidents, coordinating responses to protect public health, and ensuring compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act 2011.

Qualifications

• Public health policy advice for water providers
• Audits and inspections of drinking water providers
• 24-hour contact coordination for drinking water incidents

Responsibilities

• Assist administration of the Safe Drinking Water Act 2011.
• Deliver specialist advice and policy direction on water quality.
• Coordinate incident notifications and public communications during drinking water events.

Skills

Public health advice

Water quality audits

Policy guidance

Education

Degree in Science / Applied Science / Environmental Health

Job description

Job no: 953562
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Science, Engineering, Technical, Public Health, Research

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Health Protection and Regulation
• Salary: $94,769 to $109,787 – PO2 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months

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 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: 953562

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:[phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 29 October 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 953562 - Senior Scientific Officer - Public Health - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines