• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Communicable Disease Control Branch
• Salary: $104,180 to $111,746 (Pro-Rata) – AHP3 – Part Time 0.7 FTE / Term Contract up to 30 June 2026

Overview:

The National Antimicrobial Utilisation Surveillance Program (NAUSP) is a major national initiative which resides within Communicable Disease Control Branch (CDCB), SA Health. The Antimicrobial Surveillance Officer contributes to the development, implementation and maintenance of the program. This involves liaison with data contributors, conducting quality assurance on data submission, data analysis and production of surveillance reports associated with the program. The incumbent also contributes to the improvement in antimicrobial use in Australian hospitals by supporting the initiatives of the Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Australia (AURA) surveillance program, of which NAUSP is a key program member.

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:  904569

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

• Intra and inter-state travel may be required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• The incumbent may be required to participate in special projects, as directed.

Enquiries

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

Application Closing Date

Saturday, 07 June 2025 – 11:55PM

Attachments

• 904569 – Antimicrobial Surveillance Officer – Public Health – Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines