Scientific Officer

Title: Scientific Officer

Salary: PSO SC Level 1 $83,456 - $109,860 per annum pro rata

Location: Perth

Unit / Division: Department of Health - Environmental Health Directorate

Work Type: Full Time (Casual, Fixed Term - Permanent)

Pool Ref: Closing Date: 4:00 PM

The Environmental Health Directorate (EHD) seeks to establish a pool of suitably qualified Scientific Officers (SC1). These officers support a range of units including Food, Water, System Performance, Science and Policy, Biological and Applied Health Hazards, and Chemical Hazards. The role involves liaising with team members, contributing to environmental health programs and projects relevant to the unit, and applying multidisciplinary scientific knowledge to support community health and safety.

Applicants must hold a relevant science degree (essential criterion). Valid working visa holders, Australian citizens, permanent residents, or those with indefinite Australian residence are eligible.

• Liaise with team members and work on environmental health programs and projects within your unit.
• Apply expertise in areas such as water quality, toxicology, food science, mosquito entomology, policy, emergency management, and regulation.
• Maintain high attention to detail, organisational skills, and effective communication.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships.

• Relevant science degree (essential).
• Knowledge and skills in one or more of the following areas: water quality, toxicology, food science, mosquito entomology, biological and applied health hazards, chemical hazards, policy, emergency management, regulation.
• IT skills and professional experience matching the requirements of the role.

• 12 % employer contributed superannuation (1 July 2025)
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home where appropriate.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave assistance.
• Generous salary packaging options.
• Public Service Holidays.
• Wherefit Membership - extensive wellbeing benefits.
• Modern end of trip facilities / changing rooms.
• Convenient location, close to public transport and local amenities.

Submit the following documents only in Word or PDF format:

• A written statement (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating how your knowledge, skills and experience relate to selection criteria 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8.
• A comprehensive CV (maximum 3 pages) showing your degree, IT skills, experience, and key achievements, including details of two professional referees (one preferably your current line manager).

WA Health embraces diversity. We are committed to eliminating discrimination. WA Health policies require criminal record screening and integrity checks. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.