Public Health Officer - SEPHU

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. 

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. 

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

About the Role  

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to protecting and improving health of communities across south-east Melbourne. As a Public Health Officer (PHO) within the Communicable Disease Prevention and Control team, you will play a key role in preventing, detecting and responding to communicable disease incidents and outbreaks within the SEPHU catchment.  

In this role you will:

• Conduct case interviews, contact tracing and outbreak investigations for conditions notifiable under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008  

• Provide timely and accurate public health advice and recommendations under the direction of Public Health and Infectious Disease Physicians  

• Identify links in disease transmission, assess risk and support individuals and facilities with tailored public health guidance  

• Work collaboratively with internal teams, local councils, health services, community organisations and other Local Public Health Units to coordinate responses  

About You  

You are a dedicated and adaptable public health professional who brings sound judgement and strong communication skills. We are particularly seeking candidates with an Environmental Health background who can bring valuable experience to our team. You will bring: 

• A tertiary qualification in environmental health, public health or a related discipline   

• Eligibility to be appointed as an Authorised Officer under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008  

• At least three years of experience in public health, communicable disease management or a related field  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, culturally appropriate public health advice  

• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team  

• Skills in critical thinking, problem-solving and applying evidence to guide public health decisions  

• Experience contributing to or leading quality improvement or research initiatives  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.