Shape the Future of Public Health in Regional Australia
An outstanding opportunity is available for a Public Health Registrar to join a leading regional health service in Victoria, Australia, on a full-time fixed-term appointment until 31 January 2028.
This role provides exceptional experience across a broad range of contemporary public health practice and is ideally suited to doctors intending to undertake, or currently completing, Advanced Training in Public Health Medicine through the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM), Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).
Working within a well-established regional Public Health Unit, you will contribute to population health, communicable disease control, emergency preparedness, epidemiology and strategic public health planning while receiving structured supervision from experienced Public Health Physicians.
Position Highlights
- Full-Time Fixed-Term appointment (to 31 January 2028)
- 86 hours per fortnight
- Salary in accordance with the Victorian Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement
- Excellent preparation for AFPHM Advanced Training
- Comprehensive consultant supervision and mentoring
- Diverse public health portfolio
- Leadership opportunities in regional public health initiatives
- Outstanding regional lifestyle
- Communicable disease prevention and control
- Epidemiology and disease surveillance
- Population health planning
- Public health strategy and policy development
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Health protection activities
- Health promotion programmes
- Public health research and evaluation
Areas of Experience
Registrars gain exposure to a wide variety of public health activities, including:
- Outbreak investigation and management
- Communicable disease surveillance
- Pandemic preparedness
- Vaccine uptake and immunisation programmes
- Sexual health initiatives
- Population health strategy
- Health inequalities and prevention programmes
- Seasonal preparedness planning
- Public health emergency responses
- Environmental and climate-related health issues
- Flood emergencies
- Bushfire public health planning
- Pandemic management
- Community health resilience initiatives
- Regional population health planning
The successful applicant will receive:
- Structured AFPHM training support
- Consultant supervision and mentorship
- Guidance from regional education coordinators
- Opportunities for project leadership
- Exposure to multidisciplinary public health practice
- Participation in research and quality improvement
- Development of leadership and management skills
The Public Health Unit
The regional Public Health Unit was established to strengthen local public health capability and now delivers comprehensive services across a large regional catchment.
Working collaboratively with hospitals, community health providers, government agencies and local councils, the unit focuses on:
- Disease prevention
- Health protection
- Population health improvement
- Health equity
- Community engagement
- Emergency preparedness
- Regional health planning
The Health Service This major regional referral health service provides comprehensive healthcare to more than 320,000 people throughout regional Victoria.
The organisation is recognised for:
- High-quality clinical care
- Strong teaching and education culture
- Modern facilities
- Research and innovation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Commitment to professional development
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life while developing your career in Public Health Medicine.
The region offers:
- Affordable housing
- Excellent public and private schools
- Universities and tertiary education
- Award-winning cafés, restaurants and wineries
- Beautiful parks and walking trails
- Rich arts and cultural attractions
- Excellent sporting facilities
- Convenient access to Melbourne
Essential Requirements
Applicants should possess:
- Medical degree recognised for registration in Australia.
- Current or eligible registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Eligibility for, or current enrolment in, Advanced Training in Public Health Medicine (AFPHM/RACP).
- Demonstrated interest in population health, epidemiology and public health practice.
- Excellent analytical, communication and project management skills.
- Commitment to collaborative, evidence-based healthcare.
Apply Now
This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your career in Public Health Medicine while contributing to meaningful improvements in population health across regional Australia.
Contact Odyssey Recruitment today for a confidential discussion, register your CV, or explore our current Public Health and Preventive Medicine opportunities across Australia.