Public Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia Austin Health Full time
About the Role

The Public Health Officer plays a critical role in preventing and responding to notifications and/or outbreaks of notifiable conditions in the North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU) catchment. This position requires a strong attention to detail and ability to support development, improvement, and strict adherence to established processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct case interviews and contact follow-up
  • Site assessment, support, and environmental management
  • Liaison with healthcare professionals and stakeholders
  • Provide evidence-based public health recommendations
About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

  • Demonstrated experience in public health, including the prevention and control of communicable diseases and notifiable conditions
  • Demonstrated experience in collecting, managing, and reporting notifiable communicable disease data
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work with stakeholders
Our Benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose and engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

  • Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging benefits
  • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities
  • Onsite childcare and easy access via public transport
Inclusion at Austin Health

We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTIQA+, and people of any age.



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