We are seeking an Advanced Trainee of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Public Health Medicine or Infectious Diseases to undertake a short-term training rotation within the Australian CDC.

As a CDC Medical Officer, you will provide specialist advice on public health issues, communicable diseases and health policy, including:

- contributing to strategic policy development and evidence-based policy advice
- monitoring and responding to public health threats and supporting disease prevention and control activities
- collaborating with health professionals and stakeholders to improve population health outcomes
- developing health guidelines and contributing to the CDC’s public health priorities and initiatives.

This role offers exposure to a diverse range of public health and communicable disease work, providing broad experience across policy, surveillance, epidemiology and public health practice.
- under broad direction from the Assistant Director General (ADG) of the Communicable Diseases Branch, work with autonomy to lead, co-ordinate and manage workflow across the branch, including during disease outbreaks
- organise work in the context of sensitive issues, competing urgent priorities and disease outbreak scenarios, including appropriately escalating issues to the ADG and seeking advice from colleagues where required
- contribute to the provision of high-quality clinical advice on public health issues within the CDC
- undertake analysis and interpretation of evidence and apply judgement in managing complex public health issues
- work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the branch to deliver results
- with oversight from the ADG,



liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to a range of matters, including representing the CDC at meetings and conferences
- develop and maintain a positive understanding of the Australian Public Service and its operation within the broader national public health landscape, including key national governance groups such as the Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) and its sub-committees
- develop professional knowledge and skills in accordance with RACP/AFPHM training requirements, including attending relevant training sessions. Participate in a tailored training program that aligns with your learning objectives, identified competencies (as per the Learning Contract and Advanced Training assessment requirements) and interests.

A degree in medicine from a recognised education institution, an unrestricted current registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), eligibility to commence Advanced Training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, either in the Australian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM) or Infectious Diseases.

The ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

To be eligible for employment with the Australian CDC, applicants must also be an Australian citizen at the time an offer of employment is made.

An applicant’s suitability for employment with the CDC will also be assessed through a variety of pre-employment check processes including a Satisfactory completion of a criminal history check and providing evidence of qualifications.

- Applications close Sunday, 18 October 2026 11:30pm AEST.
- Applicants are asked to quote reference number 26CDC-CDB-10179​​ to assist when making an enquiry.

📌 Medical Officer - Class 2/3 (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 Australian Centre for Disease Control
📍 Australian Capital Territory