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 Principal Public Health Medical Officer plays a key role in relation to developing, delivering and improving investigation and control activities in Victoria's health protection activities.

This position is responsible for providing authoritative public health advice, information and direction to departmental officers, management, key stakeholders and members of the community. This job offers an excellent opportunity for those wishing to develop skills in public health protection policy, planning and operational response, and public health emergency management. It would suit someone undertaking advanced training in public health medicine.





This position is required to participate in an on-call roster and provide response outside of standard business hours and as such the position is expected to be available to contribute to the branch response, including after-hours work and stand-by duties.

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 protected, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise:

- Full and current registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Fellow or trainee (or eligibility to join training) of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine.
- Knowledge and experience in public health medicine, particularly involving communicable diseases and/or environmental health.

What we offer:

- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians 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 adaptable working arrangements.

📌 Principal Public Health Medical Officer, Health Protection (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Melbourne