VCID No.
718732
This is a Permanent Full
Time appointment.
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
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.
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.
Eligibility to
Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants
must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be
an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live
and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent
appointments).
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.
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.
What is
our Managing Scientist Food role?
This key position in the
Environmental Health Directorate leads and manages the Food Unit,
supporting public health and safety by protecting the community
from food related harm. The role encompasses a broad portfolio of
strategic and operational functions including national and state
food policy, regulatory compliance and enforcement under the Food
Act 2008, science-based surveillance and risk assessments,
foodborne illness investigations, food recalls, incident
response, stakeholder engagement and
communication.
The position represents the
State’s interests in current and emerging food safety risks at both
state and national level, influences policy, thinking, and programs
to support a healthier community and contributes to the
Directorate’s strategic and business planning. The successful
applicant will demonstrate proven leadership aligned with the
Department’s values of Outcome focused, Purposeful, Caring,
Collaborative and Open, and a strong commitment to continuous
improvement, risk management and organisational
effectiveness.
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in
line with operational requirements):
•
12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice. For further information
click here.
•
Access to salary packaging arrangements
•
Professional Development Opportunities and Study
Leave/assistance
•
Flexible working arrangements
•
Flexible leave arrangements
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form
(available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For
Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to
contact Peter Gray on 9222 4132.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online
(www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Applicants are
advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in
no more than 2-3 pages 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.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR
EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
