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Salary: PSO SC Level 2 $107,948 - $118,277 per annumLocation: East PerthUnit/Division: Department of Health > Environmental Health - Biological and Applied Environmental Health HazardsThis is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time appointments.WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds, and vehicles.WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Healths Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicants integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2027.Position Profile: The Scientific Officer coordinates, investigates, monitors & reports on the mosquito-borne disease surveillance activities including regular field surveys, mosquito identification, managing the sentinel chicken program and other specific projects relating to the surveillance of mosquito-borne disease in WA. This role assists with the administration of the Biological and Applied Environmental Health Hazards Unit of the DOH. In addition, you will provide expert technical support and advice to the public on mosquitoes and other arthropods of public health significance, arthropod-borne diseases, and control strategies.Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.Access to salary packaging arrangements.Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Andrew Jardine on (08) 9285 5520.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr