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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Health Protection & Regulation
• Salary: $101,285 to $107,078 (Pro-Rata) – PO3 – Part Time 0.5 FTE / Ongoing appointment

Overview:

• Accountable to the manager of the Controlled Substances Licencing section, for the effective protection of public health pertaining to risks associated with the manufacture, production, sale, supply, possession, handling or use of controlled substances (i.e. poisons, pesticides, drugs, medicines, prohibited and other substances) within South Australia.
• The position exercises Delegated Authority from the Minister to approve and grant licences and permits for controlled substances, and as an Authorised Officer, has statutory powers to undertake a range of regulatory and enforcement activities under the legislation.
• The position provides professional consultancy and advice on public health, scientific, technical and legislative matters and issues of a highly complex nature relating to controlled substances to external agencies and regulators, industry representatives, individuals, peers and superiors. It also promotes the safe use of controlled substances within the community by undertaking or coordinating health promotion projects and activities and developing resources.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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:  927326

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) 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

• Some out of hours work may be required. 
• A current South Australian Drivers Licence and a willingness to drive is essential.
• Extensive intrastate travel by road may be necessary with overnight stays including regional country areas

Enquiries

Business Support PHD
Phone: 7425 5890
E-mail: Health.PHDBusinessSupport@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 29 January 2026 – 11:55PM

Attachments

• 927326 - Senior Scientific Officer, Controlled Substances and Licensing - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines