Public Health Medical Officer

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 – Sydney NSW

The Public Health Medical Officer (PHMO) plays a key role in driving improved health outcomes for our veteran population. You will work in a small multidisciplinary team within the Chief Health Officer (CHO) Division which is responsible for providing health leadership to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The Division works collaboratively with business areas to contribute clinical expertise across health and wellbeing policy, research, programs and services.

The Public Health Medical Officer (PHMO) will work across the department to provide clinical expertise in the development and implementation of evidence-based health policies and programs in a changing health and social environment. The PHMO will support the design and evaluation of health programs to improve the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families. The PHMO is a key stakeholder in developing and implementing initiatives to improve and promote DVA service offerings with health providers. You will be a key advocate informing and supporting the department for improved systems, structures and policies for the health and wellbeing of the veteran community.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Public Health Medical Officer with an interest in veterans’ health. Our ideal candidate is a strategic and influential leader with a proven ability to influence and deliver initiatives that support improved population health outcomes. You need to have demonstrated ability cultivating effective professional working relationships with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, excellent organisational skills, ability to drive change management to support public health initiatives, ability to manage competing priorities with fluctuating workloads, and demonstrated ability to support and operationalise strategic goals. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop, analyse, interpret and provide high level strategic advice on veteran health issues.

You will promote workplace practices consistent with the APS Values and have excellent interpersonal skills.

The Public Health Medical Officer (PHMO) plays a key role in driving improved health outcomes for our veteran population. You will work in a small multidisciplinary team within the Chief Health Officer (CHO) Division which is responsible for providing health leadership to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The Division works collaboratively with business areas to contribute clinical expertise across health and wellbeing policy, research, programs and services.

The Public Health Medical Officer (PHMO) will work across the department to provide clinical expertise in the development and implementation of evidence-based health policies and programs in a changing health and social environment. The PHMO will support the design and evaluation of health programs to improve the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families. The PHMO is a key stakeholder in developing and implementing initiatives to improve and promote DVA service offerings with health providers. You will be a key advocate informing and supporting the department for improved systems, structures and policies for the health and wellbeing of the veteran community.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Public Health Medical Officer with an interest in veterans’ health. Our ideal candidate is a strategic and influential leader with a proven ability to influence and deliver initiatives that support improved population health outcomes. You need to have demonstrated ability cultivating effective professional working relationships with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, excellent organisational skills, ability to drive change management to support public health initiatives, ability to manage competing priorities with fluctuating workloads, and demonstrated ability to support and operationalise strategic goals. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop, analyse, interpret and provide high level strategic advice on veteran health issues.

You will promote workplace practices consistent with the APS Values and have excellent interpersonal skills.

The key duties of the position include:

• Responsible for embedding public health capabilities in CHO Division to support understanding and improvement of the health needs of veterans at a population level, implementation of health promotion approaches and horizon scanning.
• Undertake evidence and data informed project, program and or policy work supporting best practice healthcare to improve health outcomes for the veteran community.
• Identify and promote the health of veteran subpopulations with specific needs, including First Nation veterans
• Support the Department’s business through expertise in health stakeholder relationships, service provision, monitoring and evaluation, continuous quality improvement.
• Consult, engage and present with health care provider professional organisations and Australian Government departments on issues and or initiatives relevant to veteran population health matters.
• Review research submissions/proposals and reports for their potential to contribute to improved health outcomes for veterans.
• Responsible for the Primary Care Training Program – development/coordination of modules in collaboration with the contract provider.
• Support CHO division and DVA business areas with health promotion communications material including provider education material.
• Provide clinical leadership and management at an executive level to the contracted clinical adviser workforce including leading a team to deliver results.
• Prepare briefs for SES and or Ministerial representations as required.
• Other duties as directed by CHO SES.

Eligibility

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
• Any successful candidate external to DVA offered employment will be required to undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
• Any successful candidate will also be required to obtain and/or maintain, a baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance as a minimum.

Mandatory Requirements

• Have a medical degree and unconditionally registered with AHPRA.
• Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine; or undertaking Advanced Training in Public Health Medicine with the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine plus relevant additional experience.

Notes

This recruitment process may be used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack.

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.

Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:

• Veterans and former Australian Defence Force members, whose skills and experience are highly valued across the APS
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People with disability
• People who identify as LGBTQIA+
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

We are a Veteran Employer of Choice! This means you benefit from a workplace actively supporting veterans and families of veterans – one that understands and values military experience. You’re joining an organisation publicly recognised for its commitment to fostering veteran-friendly employment pathways and long-term career success.

Getting to know the Department of Veterans' Affairs

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) exists to fulfil the nation’s duty to support our serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members and their families. We do this through programs of care, compensation, commemoration, income and Defence support services. Our aim is to enhance self-sufficiency, quality of life, financial wellbeing and community recognition for those we support.DVA is both a policy and service delivery agency. We have strong relationships with Australian ex-service organisations, Federal and State Government agencies and the veteran community.DVA’s vision is to honour veterans, and empower them and their families to continue life after service, within a society that understands and values their military service and their ongoing contribution to the community.