Public Health Registrar – Fixed Term Full Time (Starting February 2027)

We are seeking a motivated Public Health Registrar to join the Gippsland Region Public Health Unit (GRPHU). This unique training opportunity will enable you to work across the full spectrum of public health practice, including disease prevention, health protection, health promotion, epidemiology, surveillance and research. You will contribute to protecting and improving the health of Gippsland communities through communicable disease management, outbreak response, policy development and population health initiatives while working alongside multidisciplinary public health, infectious diseases and research teams.

Responsibilities

- Provide medical and public health support for communicable disease prevention and control, including case management, contact tracing, outbreak investigations and incident response activities.
- Analyse public health data and surveillance information to identify risks, monitor trends and inform evidence‑based public health decision‑making.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of public health policies, programmes and initiatives aimed at improving population health outcomes.
- Support health promotion and disease prevention activities, with a focus on addressing health inequalities and improving community wellbeing across Gippsland.
- Engage with healthcare providers, community organisations, government agencies and regional stakeholders to provide public health advice, education and support.
- Participate in public health research, epidemiological projects and quality improvement initiatives that strengthen public health practice and service delivery.

Qualifications

- Registered Medical Practitioner with AHPRA and currently enrolled in, or eligible for, the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine Advanced Training Program.




- Demonstrated knowledge of public health medicine, epidemiology, disease surveillance and population health interventions.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data and apply evidence‑based approaches to public health challenges.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and organisations.
- Adaptable and proactive, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities, outbreak responses and public health emergencies.
- Passionate about improving community health outcomes through prevention, promotion, research and health protection activities.

Benefits

- Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
- Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
- Encouragement for career development and ongoing education.
- A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
- Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing.
- Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Before commencement, the successful applicant will provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to the work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH’s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants and can be contacted via email:

Application Deadline

Applications close 16th August 2026.

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