Health Protection and Regulation Branch, Population Health Division are looking for a Senior Environmental Health Scientist to join their team in their Water Unit. In this role you will provide high level clinical advice on significant water related issues to line managers, senior management and stakeholders both within and outside the discipline.

Job details

The purpose of this role is to initiate, develop and review clinical policies and procedures that support consistent state-wide operational practices, service improvement activities and outcomes for significant water quality hazards. 

In this role you may also support the Director to maintain and expand the opportunities that result from Queensland Health's investment in environmental health related research. 

What you'll do

• Use the principles of human health risk assessment to evaluate and predict health effects from exposure to microbial and chemical contaminants in water from anthropogenic and non-anthropogenic sources.
• Use high level scientific evidence, specialist expertise and independent judgement to develop strategies to prevent and/or control human exposure to water-related hazards.
• Apply the results of scientific research and environmental health risk assessments to inform population health interventions and health service delivery. This includes, but is not limited to, interventions such as policy, legislation, regulation, guidelines, health risk management and assessment.
• Regularly provide scientific and health risk advice on water quality matters to management, partners and other stakeholders, particularly those without a science background.

About you

We are searching for someone who has: 

• Demonstrated high level knowledge, expertise and skills in contemporary water science, water regulation and the ability to independently undertake all routine environmental health practice responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide advanced environmental health science clinical advice, particularly in water quality risk assessment, to stakeholders, both within and outside of the discipline and organisations, including solving non-routine issues, where established principles, procedures and methods require some expansion, adaptation or modification, and developing service improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to apply evidence-based principles to facilitate novel and complex water science decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage specific investigations or research projects, and to critically analyse data.
• High level oral and written science communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a high performing team, communicate confidently to a range of audiences and undertake effective consultation processes.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated flexibility in approach to work and the working environment and willingness to participate in cross program initiatives to address critical issues as required by management.
• Capacity to work under time and resource pressure.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QLD648629 Senior Environmental Health Scientist RD (PDF, 1.03MB)
  Role Description