Team Leader Communicable Diseases

1 week ago


Heidelberg, Australia Austin Health Full time

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation. An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and highly experienced **Team Leader Communicable Diseases** to join the North Eastern Public Health Unit.

The North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU) is one of nine public health units in Victoria: three in metropolitan Melbourne and six covering regional Victoria. Together these units form a coordinated network, working in partnership with the Department of Health to deliver a comprehensive public health program for Victoria. The NEPHU is led and coordinated by Austin Health and works in partnership with Northern Health and Eastern Health in a networked operational structure with responsibility spanning approximately 1.85m people living in the northeast of metropolitan Melbourne. The NEPHU is proud of its diverse multidisciplinary team who reflect the community we serve.

Reporting to the site Operations Lead, North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU), the purpose of the Communicable Diseases (CD) Team Leader is to ensure effective and efficient prevention of, and response to, notifications and/or outbreaks of communicable disease and notifiable conditions in the North Eastern catchment. The CD Team Leader works collaboratively with others in the CD Team Leader group to provide day to day coordination, direction and oversight of the CD team and associated public health activities.

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Tertiary qualifications in a health-related field, including public health, environmental health, nursing, allied health or other clinical or health field
- Significant demonstrable experience in public health, including the prevention and control of communicable diseases
- An understanding of public health principles and practices
- Proven experience in leading and managing a dynamic team which works effectively within a multidisciplinary environment
- Commitment to quality, best practice and environmental safety
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to use sound judgement in complex and novel situations
- Strong attention to detail and ability to support development, improvement and strict adherence to established processes; confidently able to work with stakeholders to ensure all processes are maintained
- High levels of technology literacy with ability to learn and master online data reporting tool(s)
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of community relevant stakeholders including government, sector and intersectoral partners.

Work with us Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.



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