Principal Health Scientist - Health Impact Assessment

Principal Health Scientist - Health Impact Assessment job in Melbourne with a statutory authority.

Your new company

Join a purpose-driven public sector team shaping the future of environmental public health in Victoria. We’re seeking a strategic and technically expert health scientist to lead a high-performing unit integrating public health into environmental regulatory decision-making.


Your new role

Reporting to senior leadership in environmental science, you will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team focused on building an evidence-based understanding of public health risks related to pollution and waste. You will drive innovative research initiatives, provide expert health risk advice, and lead the development of health impact assessment practices aligned with strategic priorities to prevent harm to communities.
This senior management position is ideal for a highly experienced professional in public health, social/health impact assessment, applied epidemiology, or biostatistics as it relates to environmental challenges. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment that values integrity, leadership, and cross-sector collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development and implementation of health impact assessments in strategic and regulatory advice.
  • Oversee technical capacity building within the Environmental Public Health Branch.
  • Conduct and support systematic reviews and translate findings into policy advice.
  • Produce high-quality reports and briefs on complex public health risks.
  • Lead performance management, team development, and resource planning.
  • Build strategic partnerships across government, industry, and community sectors.


What you'll need to succeed

You’re an experienced leader with a proven track record in environmental public health. You bring technical excellence, strategic thinking, and a collaborative approach to managing risks and driving cultural change.

  • Tertiary qualifications in environmental science/health science/public health/health impact assessment/applied epidemiology or biostatistics related to the health impacts of pollution and waste are preferred.
  • Proven experience in integrating health assessments into environmental regulation.
  • Strong communicator of complex health risk information to a range of stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated leadership in team management, performance frameworks, and cultural transformation.
  • Skilled in human exposure assessment relevant to environmental health investigations.

What you'll get in return

Make a powerful impact where environmental science meets public health. Join a forward-thinking authority driving innovation in regulatory decision-making and community protection.
  • Location: North-East Melbourne
  • Role Type: Permanent | Full-Time
  • Salary: $138K–$162K + Super
  • Flexible hybrid work model — 3 days in office, 2 days WFH
  • Free onsite parking and a provided laptop for seamless productivity
  • Work with a collaborative, expert team passionate about public health
  • Stable and rewarding permanent role with a respected government organisation
  • Enjoy a culture that prioritises work-life balance and professional growth

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to suman.kadian@hays.com.au
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Suman Kadian on 03 9604 9656 for a confidential discussion on your career.


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Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Engineering
Location
VIC - Northern Melbourne
Specialism
Sustainability
Ref:
2947559

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Suman Kadian, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
Level 21, 360 Collins Street,

Telephone: 0396049656