Health Scientist

Ongoing, full time role 

Salary: Science B - $97,955 to $111,142 + 12% superannuation

Location: Ernest Jones Drive, Macleod 3085

About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria’s environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options

About the role:

Reporting to the Principal Health Scientist, the Health Scientist is a member of a team responsible for building an evidence-based understanding of environmental public health risk. You will support EPA to meet its statutory responsibilities and relating to environmental public health and deliver high-quality expert advice and information on environmental public health matters.

In this role you will: 

• Plan and deliver high quality environmental public health advice, information, publications, and programs, that meet the needs of the EPA as a science-based regulator.
• Build networks and manage effective working relationships across the EPA to support delivery of the environmental public health function.
• Prepare and deliver timely and high-quality advice and reports, responding to requests for health advice and reviews of health assessments.
• Gather, analyse and synthesise scientific data in relation to public health exposures and health impacts; prepare summary information on health data analysis.

Skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary degree with qualifications in public health, health science or other related discipline. 
• Postgraduate qualifications in environmental public health or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in assessing environmental public health data and impacts.
• Ability to think outside the square, a willingness to try new things and a genuine desire to learn, share knowledge and make a difference.   
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills which demonstrate a consistent positive attitude and team player 

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How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Sunday 28 September 2025 at 11:59PM.

Applicants Should Submit:

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Resume; including contact details of two referees.

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to careers@epa.vic.gov.au

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.