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Job Description
The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

About the role
The Senior Nurse Advisor, VICS is a specialist senior nursing role within the Communicable Disease Unit, Chief Health Officer Group. The role provides statewide public health expertise in the prevention, identification, assessment and management of complex sexually transmissible infection (STI) and HIV transmission risks. The position manages referrals involving HIV transmission risk behaviours, confidential partner notification, people lost to follow-up, and other complex or high-risk blood borne virus and STI matters. Working under Victorian public health legislation,



the role undertakes risk assessment, formal investigation, partner notification, outreach, health undertakings, linkage to testing, treatment and care, and advice on least-restrictive public health responses. The role works closely with the medical team under the Chief Health Officer, clinicians, laboratories, Local Public Health Units, community organisations, public health services and government partners to support consistent, evidence-informed and non-stigmatising public health action and care.

About us
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected. We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access secure, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all. About you: Qualifications / Specialist Expertise:
- Current registration as a Division 1 nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required.
- A postgraduate qualification in sexual health, public health, substance use or mental health is desirable, with prior relevant professional development in these key areas required.




- Demonstrated clinical or public health nursing expertise in HIV and STI prevention is required with additional experience in outreach, testing, treatment pathways, counselling, confidential partner notification, risk mitigation and re-engagement of people lost to follow-up. Other

requirements:
- Current Victorian or Australian driver licence.
- Ability to undertake frequent travel across metropolitan and regional Victoria, including at short notice.
- Current Working with Children Check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

What we offer
- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enablingVictorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information

about the role
including key contact details and the advertisement closing date. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at (emailprotected) . For more infor

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