Senior Health Risk Advisor

Fixed term, part time role - 0.7 FTE, 26.6 hours per week, 12 months

Salary - Science C.1: $113,022 to $124,884 (pro-rata) + 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: 

You will be responsible for supporting the EPA to meet its statutory responsibilities relating to environmental public health. You will develop and oversee the delivery of expert advice and information on environmental public health matters, aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities, to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste. 

In this role you will:  

• Prepare and deliver timely and high-quality advice and technical reports in relation to chemical exposure, responding to requests to review and undertake quantitative (Tier 2) health risk assessments; prepare information sheets to support EPA’s knowledge bank on environmental public health; contribute to and prepare community fact sheets, technical reports, and briefs in relation to health risk information for specific incidents and sites.
• Gather, analyse, and synthesise scientific data in relation to public health exposures and health impacts; identify relevant exposure metrics and use appropriate tools (statistical and/or programming) to describe levels and types of exposure and the relationships between different exposure media; prepare quantitative reports on health data analysis and propose appropriate solutions to manage health impacts.
• Provide information on current and future environmental public health risks, issues, and opportunities that EPA needs to consider in undertaking its activities and working with partners; build strong networks and manage effective working relationships across the EPA, and with relevant environmental and health agencies and experts to support delivery of EPA’s environmental public health function.
• Participate in the response to environmental and public health emergencies and incidents.

Skills and experience: 

• A tertiary degree in science, health science, toxicology, environmental public health, or a related discipline.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in reviewing and undertaking quantitative human health risk assessment of chemicals (Tier 2 risk assessments), and ability to identify and quantify environmental and human health risks as they relate to contaminated environments.
• Demonstrated success in undertaking complex or technical investigations in relation to environmental public health and making recommendations for action.
• Demonstrated skills in the use and development of appropriate statistical and/or programming tools to assess describe levels and types of exposure. 

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How to apply 

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 1 March 2026.

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.