Senior Policy and Project Officer - Environmental Health Regulation Unit

Selection Criteria 

1. Sound current knowledge of research and factors impacting on the quality and effectiveness of environmental health policy, including scoping of potential future environmental health issues.
2. Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in environmental health, public health, or other relevant science discipline.
3. Experience in environmental health legislation and compliance activities.
4. Extensive experience in public and environmental health issues as they relate to environmental health regulation policy development and management. For example: developing the regulatory framework and policies for management of cooling water systems, skin penetration procedures and disposal of bodies.
5. Demonstrated ability to undertake literature searches and critically appraise scientific evidence.
6. Demonstrated understanding of the role of government in the management and communication of environmental health regulation.
7. Demonstrated experience of policy development and project management and the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
8. High-level interpersonal, negotiation and written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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For role related queries or questions contact Geoffrey Prendergast on Geoffrey.Prendergast@health.nsw.gov.au.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 
At the NSW Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative. 

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

COVID-19 Vaccination Compliancy 
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Additional information

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. 
• Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.   

Applications Close: 28 April 2024 (11:59PM)