Environmental Health Public Health Officers COVID Response - Talent Pool

 

Main characteristics

Location

Brisbane, Queensland

Company

Department of Health - Queensland

Employment type

Contract\u002FTemp

Category

Government & Defence

Job summary

Register your interest in our Environmental & Public Health COVID-19 response talent pool Be notified of upcoming temporary opportunities for Environmental Health Officers, Environmental Health Scientists and Public Health Officers Opportunities based in the Brisbane CBD or Herston

The Department of Health are seeking expressions of interest to register for our Environmental & Public Health COVID-19 response talent pool.

Register your application and be notified of temporary opportunities as they become available during our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Expressions of interest are being sought from suitably qualified and experienced Environmental Health Officers, Environmental Health Scientists and Public Health Officers at various Health Practitioner levels with the following demonstrated abilities: Specialist level knowledge and skills in environmental and public health principles and practice, particularly in relation to incident, outbreak or disaster management and response and human health risk assessment Providing specialist, credible advice to senior management and a diverse range of stakeholders in matters relating to strategic, operational, legislative, policy and reform aspects of communicable disease prevention and control, environmental and public health incident response Functioning as a state-wide resource, offering advice and consultation on complex environmental and public health issues relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic response High-level analytical, problem solving and evaluation skills to examine complex problems and develop innovative strategies for their resolution Lead and promote stakeholder collaboration and networks and convey complex ideas relating to environmental and public health policy and reform Adaptability, resilience and ability to prioritise and manage work in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates will need to provide evidence of possession of at least one of the following: Environmental Health Officer - A tertiary (degree) qualification or equivalent that is accredited by the Environmental Health Australia or equivalent. Environmental Health Scientist - A tertiary (degree) qualification in science or applied science majoring in chemistry, physics or biological science, or a tertiary (degree) qualification in environmental science or equivalent. Public Health Officer - A tertiary (degree) qualification in Public Health from a recognised tertiary institution.

To apply, please submit a copy of your updated CV and complete the online questionnaire.

Following submission of your Expression of Interest, we may contact you to discuss appropriate opportunities that match your qualifications and experience. This may include contacting you directly when a suitable job opportunity becomes available or emailing upcoming temporary job opportunity alerts. Please note, your application will remain within our talent pool and you can opt-out at anytime by withdrawing your application in Smartjobs. Submission of your Expression of Interest application for this talent pool does not a guarantee that you will be offered employment with Queensland Health. By submitting an Expression of Interest you will not automatically be considered for advertised vacancies. If you wish to be considered for a specific advertised vacancy at Queensland Health, please submit your application for the relevant vacancy via the Smart Jobs website and follow the process outlined for that vacancy. It may be a condition of employment for some roles for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with Queensland Health Employment Directive No. 12/21 [link removed] and Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70 [link removed].