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Add expected salary to your profile for insights.Are you seeking a diverse and rewarding Public Health Physician role at a leading regional hospital? Join the Gippsland Public Health Unit led by Latrobe Regional Health where a world of opportunities awaits''.The Gippsland Public Health Unit currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Public Health Physician to join the team. This position is on a fixed term, part time basis until early January 2026.The Public Health Physician position is a key leadership role within the Gippsland Public Health Unit (GRPHU) and provides an opportunity to work across the Public Health pillars of prevention, promotion, and protection in a regional area. This role will support Public Health decision making in response to communicable diseases and promote the health and wellbeing of Gippslanders for improved population health outcomes, while participating in projects across the Unit. This position is also open to Registrars in their final year of Public Health training with the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine.As one of nine (9) local Public Health Units in Victoria, the GRPHU Public Health activities continually evolve to meet community and regional Public Health needs. The Public Health Physician may contribute to other activities of the broader Public Health Unit as required.About youIdeal candidates for this role will have:Registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA).Current Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM) or equivalent experience in Public Health or infectious diseases or completed AFPHM requirements and awaiting Fellowship, or completing the final year of Public Health Medicine training.Postgraduation qualifications in Public Health (e.g., MPH) and/or Medical Research (PhD, MD) is desirable.Relevant training/experience in Public Health Medicine and/or infectious diseases and Public Health interventions and initiatives within Health Services and/or the wider community.Relevant training/experience in Clinical Epidemiology, statistics and disease surveillance.Ability to work a rotating roster, seven (7) days a week, as part of the surge response or program deliverable (as required) and can be flexible in the event of surge, change or on-call.Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.Encouragement for professional 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 services.Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women''s and children''s services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.How to applyJoin us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.Applications close: 21st May 2025. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received and the successful candidate may be appointed prior to the closing date.Please note: applications from international candidates will not be accepted at this time.Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.Before commencement, the successful applicant willProvide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.Diversity and inclusionWe actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH''s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: (emailprotected) #J-18808-Ljbffr