Trainee Public Health Officer, Medical (Multiple Positions)

Join our Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence at the Ministry of Health for an exciting Temporary Full Time (3-year contract) opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!

About us 

• We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About this role
The NSW Public Health Training Program is recognised for the training of medical graduates towards Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine. Current and prospective Public Health Medicine Advanced Training Program trainees are encouraged to apply.

Trainees gain advanced level experience in all aspects of Public Health policy and practice through supervised work placements as part of the NSW Public Health Training Program. Several traineeships are available to commence in August 2024.

Remuneration: Crown Clerk Grade 9/10, starting salary from $120,859 - $133,183 p.a. (plus superannuation and annual leave loading)
Hours per week: 35
Location: St Leonards

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

Where you'll be working
You will undertake supervised work placements in a range of locations within the NSW health system. You may be offered the opportunity to complete a rural placement, however most work placements are within the Sydney metropolitan area.

What you'll be doing 
You will provide expert medical advice and complete projects and activities that support the application of evidence-based research in all aspects of Public Health policy and practice, in order to meet organisational priorities. The role forms part of the Public Health emergency surge capacity for NSW Health during Public Health incidents and aims to build the capacity of the population health workforce in NSW.

About you 
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals that: 

• hold full general medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• hold a masters or doctoral degree in Public Health or a Public Health field
• have a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent health related employment, including at least two years of clinical experience.

How to apply
At the Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

To be considered for an interview, your application must include the following attachments:

1. a response to the three targeted questions (no more than 2 pages in total)
2. an up to date resume/CV (no more than 5 pages)
3. a full academic transcript for your Public Health qualification
4. evidence of your full general medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia
5. evidence of your right to work in Australia for the duration of the traineeship (e.g. Australian or New Zealand passport or Australian birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or permanent residency visa). You must provide this even if you were born in Australia and/or you are a current NSW Health employee

If your application does not include all of these attachments, you will not be considered for interview.

Target Questions (response to be no more than 2 pages in total)

1. Provide an example of a project that you have worked on that required you to actively apply your Public Health knowledge, skills and experience. Please include the background and describe your role in the project.
2. Provide an example of how you have successfully used evidence to influence a decision or solve a problem at work. Please include how you approached the task and the outcome.
3. Provide an example of a challenging stakeholder relationship that you have managed, which required consultation/negotiation/influence to achieve an outcome. Please include the background, reasoning and outcome.

Answers to most questions about Trainee Public Health Officer roles and the NSW Public Health Training Program can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page. 

Please review this information first, and if you have a query that is not addressed by our FAQs page please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au, quoting REQ479170, and a member of our team will respond.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on **************@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: Sunday 5 May 2024

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

This role is classified as Risk Category A under the NSW Health Policy Directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases (PD 2023_022). Successful applicants are required to provide evidence of protection against the infectious diseases specified in the policy directive and comply with the requirements of the policy directive at their own cost, prior to appointment.

Considering the significant risks posed by COVID-19, the Ministry of Health expects all workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and you will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role.

Additional information

1. This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
2. This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
3. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
4. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 5 May 2024 (AEST)