• Preventive Health SA – Aboriginal Health and Health Equity – Priority Populations
• Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 – ASO7 – Full Time / Ongoing

Overview:

• Lead key policy projects on behalf of the Priority Populations Branch, such as Preventive Health SA’s contribution to the statewide Anti-Racism Strategy Implementation.
• Plan, develop, coordinate and deliver complex prevention, promotion, health communication and education approaches to develop and deliver universal and targeted prevention strategies and critical programs to move towards equitable health outcomes in Priority Populations, including culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQIA+ and regional communities.
• Provide expert advice and input to the development and implementation of public health policies, programs, procedures and a quantifiable unit business plan to meet the objectives of Preventive Health SA, the South Australian Public Health Act, 2011, the State Public Health Plan, and other key health strategies.
• Develop and utilise relationships with stakeholders across State Government, the non-government sector, university sector and private enterprises to facilitate the complex engagement of stakeholders that progresses public health priorities.
• Work with, support and provide expert public health consultancy services to State Government Departments, Local Councils and other health partners to support improved population health outcomes at State, regional and local levels.

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:  880890

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

• Degree qualifications in a field relevant to public health (e.g. public health, health promotion, social science).

Enquiries

Jo Williams

Manager, Priority Populations

Phone: 7117 9168

E-mail: Jo.Williams@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Friday, 11 October 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

• 880890 - Principal Policy Officer - Preventive Health SA - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines