AddressTeam Leader Communicable Diseases
Full time or Part time fixed term until 30 June 2025
Hybrid working environment
Base salary (over-award may apply) + salary packaging + super (pro-rata for part time)
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU)
NEPHU is one of nine public health units in Victoria: three in metropolitan Melbourne and six covering regional Victoria. Together these units form a coordinated network, working in partnership with the Department of Health to deliver a comprehensive public health program for Victoria.
The NEPHU is led and coordinated by Austin Health with responsibility spanning approximately 1.81m people living in the northeast of metropolitan Melbourne. We work collaboratively to improve the health and wellbeing of the NEPHU population through health promotion, prevention and protection activity. We do this through evidence informed population and place-based responses to current and emerging health needs and emergencies. In this way we contribute to a vision of active connected and safe communities for all - with healthy places, healthy people and a healthier tomorrow. The NEPHU is proud of its diverse multidisciplinary team who provide a service across extended hours seven days per week.
About the role
The Team Leader Communicable Diseases (CD) works to ensure effective and efficient prevention of, and response to, notifications and/or outbreaks of communicable disease in the North Eastern catchment. The Team Leader CD works collaboratively with others in the Team Leader CD group to provide day to day coordination, direction and oversight of the CD team and associated public health activities.
About you
To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:
Tertiary qualifications in a public health, environmental health, other health or related field
Significant demonstrable experience in public health, including the prevention and control of Communicable Diseases
Proven experience in leading and managing a dynamic team which works effectively within a multidisciplinary environment
Proven experience in managing people and performance issues
Excellent time management (organisation, prioritisation, multi-tasking), attendance, punctuality and flexibility
Strong attention to detail and ability to support development, improvement and strict adherence to established processes; confidently able to work with stakeholders to ensure all processes are maintained
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
$11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, discounted car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
Inclusion at Austin
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.
Work with us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager.
