Advanced Trainee in Public Health Medicine

2 days ago

Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time $1,400,000 - $1,623,064 per year

Join us as an Advanced Trainee in public health medicine and shape healthier futures for rural, Aboriginal and diverse communities with expert mentorship behind you.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (to February 2029)

Position Classification: Registrar

Remuneration: $110,986 - $139,187 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ618568

Location: Newcastle | Awabakal Country - Population Health, Wallsend Campus

Applications Close: Monday 8th December, 2025

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

About the job:

  • As the Advanced Trainee in Public Health Medicine, you will achieve all the competencies leading to a Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM).
  • You will have a particular focus on rural, Aboriginal and One Health issues in Public Health Medicine.
  • You will work in a highly competent multi-disciplinary team to contribute to protecting the health of the population of Hunter New England.
  • You will be supported by highly experienced public health physicians who will mentor and support you within this position. They have an excellent track record in developing highly effective public health physicians.

About you:

  • As the advanced Trainee in Public Health Medicine you are collaborative, open, respectful and empowered.
  • You have a commitment to equity and evidence-based practice.

Requirements:

  • Enrolled as an Advanced Trainee in the AFPHM Advanced Training Program.
  • MBBS or equivalent, current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Eligibility to drive in NSW.
  • Have completed at least 3 years of medical experience since graduating and completed a MPH (or equivalent) including the faculty's core discipline areas: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Protection, Health Promotion, Health Policy, Planning and Management.
  • Demonstrated interest in a range of elements core to public health practice, particularly the rural, One Health and Aboriginal priorities of Hunter New England.
  • Advanced independent clinical skills and judgement, with the ability to make sound decisions and problem solve with an awareness of limitations and ability to learn independently and modify behaviour accordingly.

Additional Information:

  • An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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Information for candidates:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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