Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Health Protection and Regulation Salary: $121,107 to $125,679 – ASO8 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 30 June 2026 Overview: The Algal Bloom Program Coordinator will be responsible for leading Health’s development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Public Health Monitoring Strategy (PHM) under the South Australian Government’s Algal Bloom Summer Plan. This role provides high level coordination, expert advice and strategic oversight to ensure monitoring, response and reporting of algal bloom risks. The Coordinator will promote, consult and collaborate with stakeholders across government, industry and community organisations to support evidence-based decision making, deliver training and capability building initiatives, and evaluate program perfomorance.to protect public health. SA Health 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 LGBTIQASB 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: 930773 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. Special Conditions Intrastate travel will be required. Enquiries Business Support PHD Phone: 7425 5890 E-mail: Health.PHDBusinessSupport@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date Friday, 20 February 2026 – 11:55PM Attachments 930773 - Algal Bloom Program Coordinator - Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines
