Location:
Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference:
VG/DH/CPH/******
We're focused on
supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with
communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and
wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research.
It's all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.
About the role:
The Environmental Public Health and Water team supports Victoria's Chief Health Officer Group in providing specialist expertise on the public health impacts of environmental hazards.
The work is compelling and diverse and can involve dealing with unusual and unexpected or emerging environmental hazards and scenarios.
The team provides advice on risk management, policy options and complex environmental public health issues, working under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act ****, Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations ****, Safe Drinking Water Act ****, Safe Drinking Water Regulations **** and Health (Fluoridation) Act ****.
About us:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world.
A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.
We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe.
And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.
About you:




A tertiary qualification in fields related especially to toxicology, or to environmental public health or health and environmental sciences is highly desirable.
Demonstrated knowledge of risks to human health from environmental hazards and expertise in risk assessment, risk communication and risk management.
What we offer:
The prospect to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enablingVictorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians.
We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.
All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at ****** .
For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health .
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks.
Information provided will be treated in line with our Privacy Policy .
Applications close Tuesday 13 October **** at *****pm
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📌 Senior Health Scientist, Environmental Health (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Department Of Health
📍 Melbourne