CRVCID No.
734122
We
currently have two permanent positions available; one full-time
appointment (1.0 FTE, position #00001014) and one part-time
appointment (0.5 FTE, position #00008621).
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.
Position
Profile: We are seeking two suitably experienced people to
join our Environmental Health Directorate.
As the Senior Scientific
Officer, you will provide expert technical support and advice on
control of disease vector mosquitoes and other insects and
organisms of public health significance within the Division and to
other departments, local government and the public. Your key
responsibilities will include:
- Provide expert technical
support and advice on management of disease vector mosquitoes,
other insects and biological hazards within the Directorate and
to other departments, local government and the
public.
- Provide advice and
oversees the aerial larviciding program in the southwest of the
state and liaises with local government and private contractors
for treatments.
- Determine strategies for
mosquito management at the request of local
government.
- Interpret complex data
and prepares and presents high quality analysis and reports to
inform decision making and focuses on opportunities to improve
data collection, management and reporting
processes.
- Coordinate training
courses on mosquito management for State and local government
officers.
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.
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 a criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask
referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
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.
For Further Job
Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Andrew
Jardine, Managing Scientist on 08 9285 5520.
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online
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.
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.
