Company

State Government Of VictoriaSee more

addressAddressMelbourne, VIC
salary SalaryContract
CategoryBusiness

Job description

About the role:The Deputy Chief Health Officer is a senior clinical leadership role providing authoritative advice and leadership in supporting the Chief Health Officer, Deputy Secretary, Secretary, and staff in the Community and Public Health Division. The Deputy Chief Health Officer provides leadership across a range of Communicable Disease issues in the department, including particular support to the following teams: Immunisation, Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmitted Infections, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Enteric Diseases and One Health.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 safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.How you'll make a difference:The Deputy Chief Health Officer provides expert clinical and scientific advice and leadership on communicable and infectious disease public health issues. The Deputy Chief Health Officer works in close collaboration with Communicable Disease clinicians and laboratories to achieve a reduction in avoidable harm to Victorians through prevention actions and responses to incidents and outbreaks. The role also represents the department on national and state committees including the Tuberculosis Advisory committee, the Laboratory liaison committee, and the HIV Advisory Panel, and provides Victorian responses to matters discussed at Communicable Disease Network of Australia.As the Deputy Chief Health Officer, you will participate in emergency management activities, contribute to coordinating the prevention and response to public health incidents and represent the department on state and national committees as required.You will deputise as the Chief Health Officer as needed.Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:
  • Senior experience in public health at state or national level.
  • Senior level experience in contemporary regulatory practice and regulation.
  • Knowledge and understanding of current key public health issues, public health response, delivery and management of public health programs.
To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.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 & Sector.
  • 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 disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at . Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion .Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our .The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through JSE rather than via external advertisement.
Refer code: 2212677. State Government Of Victoria - The previous day - 2024-05-16 14:24

State Government Of Victoria

Melbourne, VIC
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