Public Health Registrar - Western Public Health Unit at Western Health

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Communication, Communicable Disease Control, Population Health, Health Protection, Strategic Advice, Leadership, Primary Prevention, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Communication, Teaching

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Location: Sunshine Hospital Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (2027 clinical year) Salary: HM25-30 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging About the Role: An exciting fixed-term (12 months) opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Advanced Trainee in Public Health Medicine to join the Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) based at Western Health. This position will deliver an integrated approach to public health, working across health protection, population health and addressing health inequities as part of a team in the Western region of metropolitan Melbourne. Western Health is seeking to recruit an engaging Public Health Registrar in a full-time position for 12 months, commencing from February 2027. The Western Public Health Unit has been established to strengthen the public health response to communicable diseases, other health protection challenges and broader public health issues. The Unit sits within the Operations Directorate of Western Health and is part of a Network of three metropolitan public health units and six regional public health units providing a state-wide system of public health delivery and oversight. The Public Health Registrar within WPHU will undertake risk assessment, risk management and risk communication activities, gain operational experience especially in communicable disease control, and provide strategic advice and leadership in the area of health protection and other public health topics. Key Responsibilities: This exciting opportunity will involve: Health protection experience across a full scope of communicable disease control functions, including participating in a duty and oncall roster Undertaking projects to promote primary prevention in population health, including taking action on health inequalities within the catchment Engaging in a strong learning environment, including providing education and teaching for other staff in the Unit The successful applicant will join our supportive team that fosters a culture of excellence, research and life-long learning. About You: To be successful in the role, you will have: Current registration as a medical practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Current status as an advanced trainee with the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine at the time of commencement, or eligibility and intention to join the training scheme A strong commitment to improving the health of populations and willingness to apply public health interventions in a flexible and agile way An ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, showing initiative, strong communication and a passion for sharing skills and expertise Victorian AFPHM Registrar Coordinated Recruitment Process WPHU is participating in a coordinated recruitment process for 2027 to support planning for applicants who wish to apply to multiple organisations. Participating organisations commit to coordinating the timing of their advertising, interviewing and offers, to increase the efficiency and transparency of the recruitment processes for all parties. The participating organisations for 2027 are: The North Eastern Public Health Unit The South East Public Health Unit The Western Public Health Unit The Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit The Barwon South West Public Health Unit The Gippsland Regional Public Health Unit The Grampians Public Health Unit Candidates must apply to each organisation they are interested in working for individually; however, candidates do not have to apply to all participating organisations. All applications must be submitted by midnight on Sunday 16 August 2026. Interviews will be held for participating organisations between Monday 17 August and Friday 28 August. Each organisation will conduct their own interviews and interview processes may differ between organisations. Following interviews, offers will be made to candidates between Monday 31 August and Friday 11 September. Individual candidates may receive initial offers from multiple organisations and will be given a strict timeframe to decide whether to accept or reject the offer. Once a successful candidate accepts an offer from an organisation, they are removed from the recruitment pool and will not receive further offers from any other organisation participating in this process. Candidates may reject all initial offers. These candidates may receive a further offer from another organisation during the recruitment period; however, this cannot be guaranteed. Click here for the Position Description. About Western Health Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage. We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. Why join us? Compensation and benefits Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. Learning and development opportunities Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. Mentorship and career support. Community impact and inclusion Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. Organisational culture and environment Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. Ready to make an impact? If you’re passionate about health inequalities, public health, health protection and population health, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. Closing date: 11:59pm on 16 August 2026. Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dr Finn Romanes via Finn.Romanes@wh.org.au or 0428 459 460. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees. Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. Western Health

Responsibilities

The Public Health Registrar will manage risk assessment and communication activities with a focus on communicable disease control. They will also lead projects to promote primary prevention and address health inequities within the Western region of Melbourne.