Public Health Leader for Veterans’ Health Programs

Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs in Sydney seeks a Public Health Medical Officer to lead health policy and program development for veterans. You will work in a multidisciplinary CHO Division, delivering evidence-based health initiatives and strategic advisory support to improve veteran health outcomes.

The role requires medical credentials and senior public health expertise, with strong stakeholder engagement and change-management capabilities to advance APS health priorities.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and unconditional registration with AHPRA.
• Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine; or undertaking Advanced Training in Public Health Medicine with the AFPHM plus relevant additional experience.

Responsibilities

• Embed public health capabilities in CHO Division to support population health needs.
• Undertake evidence- and data-informed project, program or policy work for best-practice healthcare.
• Identify and promote health of veteran subpopulations with specific needs, including First Nation veterans.
• Support the department’s business via health stakeholder relationships and evaluation.
• Consult with health care provider organisations and government departments on veteran health matters.
• Review research and proposals for potential to improve health outcomes for veterans.
• Coordinate the Primary Care Training Program Modules with the provider.
• Support CHO division with health promotion communications for providers.
• Provide clinical leadership and management to contracted clinical adviser workforce.
• Prepare briefs for SES and ministerial representations as required.
• Other duties as directed by CHO SES.

Education

Medical degree and unconditional registration with AHPRA

Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine; or Advanced Training with AFPHM + relevant experience

Job description

Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs in Sydney seeks a Public Health Medical Officer to lead health policy and program development for veterans. You will work in a multidisciplinary CHO Division, delivering evidence-based health initiatives and strategic advisory support to improve veteran health outcomes.

The role requires medical credentials and senior public health expertise, with strong stakeholder engagement and change-management capabilities to advance APS health priorities.