Overview
This is a Permanent FullTime appointment.
About WA Health and Inclusion
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.
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 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.
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.
What is our Managing Scientist Food role?
This key position in the Environmental Health Directorate leads and manages the Food Unit, supporting public health and safety by protecting the community from food related harm. The role encompasses a broad portfolio of strategic and operational functions including national and state food policy, regulatory compliance and enforcement under the Food Act 2008, science-based surveillance and risk assessments, foodborne illness investigations, food recalls, incident response, stakeholder engagement and communication.
The position represents the State's interests in current and emerging food safety risks at both state and national level, influences policy, thinking, and programs to support a healthier community and contributes to the Directorate's strategic and business planning. The successful applicant will demonstrate proven leadership aligned with the Department's values of Outcome focused, Purposeful, Caring, Collaborative and Open, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement, risk management and organisational effectiveness.
Employee Benefits
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (inline 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
VCID No.718732
Application and Selection
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Peter Gray on 9222 4132.
If you experienced difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
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 summarizes 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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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