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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Health Protection and Regulation
• Multiclass – Full Time / Ongoing appointment

• $110,696 to $120,470 – PO4 
• $108,109 to $116,864 – ASO7

Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity (new role) to establish a compliance team from the ground up with the overall responsibility for implementing, monitoring and community compliance of:

• Restrictions on smoking (Smoke Free Areas) under Part 4 of the Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Act 1997 and Regulations.
• The sale, handling and use of poisons and pesticides under the Controlled Substances Act 1984 and Regulations.

The position is responsible for the:

• establishment of a clear strategic direction, developing effective operating procedures, and leading a highly effective team that has strong partnerships with co-regulators
• provision of expert consultancy and advice on highly complex, innovative and sensitive compliance and enforcement matters
• effective management of investigations of non-compliance with legislation; and recommending administrative action, prosecution or other action as appropriate
• management and professional development of team members (x2) in the delivery of investigations, compliance and monitoring programs; and prioritising workloads and controlling and reporting on expenditure.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 886468

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

• The incumbent will be required to work after hours, including weekends to undertake monitoring of compliance with the requirements of the EM Act and/or other SA public health legislation.

Additionally for PO4 :

• An appropriate degree in law or science, e.g. Bachelor of Laws, environmental health or related discipline.
• Must be eligible for appointment as an Authorised officer under the Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Act 1997, Controlled substances Act 1984, and the South Australian Public Health Act 2011.

Additionally for ASO7 :

• Must be eligible for appointment as an Authorised officer under the Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Act 1997, Controlled substances Act 1984, and the South Australian Public Health Act 2011.

Enquiries

Business Support Officer

Phone:  7425 5890

E-mail:  Health.PHCDCBusinessSupport@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Sunday, 26 January 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

• 886468 - PO4 Manager Investigation and Compliance – Public Health - Role Description.pdf
• 886468 - ASO7 Manager Investigation and Compliance – Public Health - Role Description.pdf
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