Senior Scientific Officer

4 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Government Of Western Australia Department Of Health Full time
Job Title: Senior Scientific Officer

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic person to join our Environmental Health - Water department as a Senior Scientific Officer.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct surveys, reports, and provide expert advice and make recommendations in relation to water quality and safety.
  • Liaise with and provide specialist advice to local government and industry on policy, legislation, and related water quality and safety issues.
  • Coordinate specialist water quality and safety management issue support, and other support as required.
  • Provide complex technical and legislative advice to State and Local Government, industry clients, and the general public on water safety and quality.
  • Prepare correspondence and research and prepare responses to ministerial correspondence, parliamentary questions, and cabinet submissions.
  • Review policies, legislation, and standards and where appropriate make recommendations on amendments to legislation.
Employee Benefits:
  • 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
  • Access to salary packaging arrangements.
  • Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Flexible leave arrangements.
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.
  • 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.
Selection Criteria:

Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information:

We encourage you to contact Richard Theobald, Managing Scientist Water on

Application Instructions:

Applicants are requested to apply online.

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

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 for immediate assistance during business hours.



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