First Nations Public Health Lead or Officer

Austin Health – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC

Making an impact working collaboratively to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the NEPHU catchment

Full time, permanent.

Located in Heidelberg, with multiple public transport options

Salary depending on experience and qualifications + generous salarypackaging+super + monthly ADO + 5 weeks annual leave

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professionaleducationand research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged,diverseand collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About theNorth EasternPublic Health Unit

TheNorth EasternPublic 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 hosted and supported by Austin Health with responsibility spanning approximately 1.81m people living in the northeast of metropolitan Melbourne. We work collaboratively to improve the health and wellbeing of the NEPHU population through health promotion,preventionand protection activity.

The NEPHU is proud of its diverse multidisciplinary team who provide a service across extended hours seven days per week. Participation in a 7-day roster during periods of public health emergency may berequiredofall staff.

About the role

NEPHU is currently recruiting for either a First Nations Public Health Lead or a First Nations Public Health Officer depending on experience and qualifications.



Please ensure your application outlines which role you are applying for.

The role willbe responsible forleading NEPHUs strategic priorities in relation to Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander peoples, and for leading public health initiatives. This includes collaborating with the NEPHU team to implement and guide public health initiatives and contributing to the design and delivery of culturally secure programs across the unit. The role will work to lead or support these activities to be reflective and inclusive of the needs,perspectivesand voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About you

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills.You’llbring energy and drive to yourwork, andhave a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this roleyou’llbring with you:

Austin Health considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position, therefore applications will only be considered from candidates of these backgrounds, as per the Special Measures Provision, Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Insight and knowledge of health inequities and inequality in health outcomesimpactingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Deep understanding of Aboriginal self-determination and cultural safety

Demonstrated capacity to build trust and credibility, developing andmaintainingconstructive relationships through consistent,



values-based, and culturally responsive actions and communications.

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

Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.

A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships andspecial offerson health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.

Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.

Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people withdisability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and ifrequired, a WorkingWithChildren Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards.If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager:Cathryn Baldwin, Deputy Director - NEPHU at ***************@austin.org.au or Nicole Chatterton, Public Health Engagement Lead - NEPHU at ***************@austin.org.au

Application closing date:Sunday 23 August 2026

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📌 First Nations Public Health Lead or Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Austin Health
📍 Melbourne