• Preventive Health SA – Population Health
• Salary: $92,122 to $102,456 – ASO5 – Full Time / Ongoing - Permanent

Overview:

• The Project Officer is responsible for the provision of high-level communications, project and policy support to the Population Health Division, particularly in the Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Unit.
• The role will also develop tobacco and e-cigarettes strategy and policy, as well as plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive range of specialist tobacco and e-cigarettes projects, policy and communications initiatives, and provide expert advice to the Executive as well as other stakeholders.

Preventive Health SA 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.

Job ref: 945736

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.

Enquiries

Clinton Cenko

Manager, Tobacco/E-Cigarettes, Preventive Health SA

Phone: 7117 9253

E-mail: clinton.cenko@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 945736 - Project Officer - Preventive Health - Role Description.docx
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