Senior Public Health Physician - Indigenous Leadership

Social Compass Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (5 months)

Salary packaging access

Leave loading 17.5%

Wellness spaces at office

Early finish Fridays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

VACCHO is seeking a Senior Public Health Medical Officer to provide medical leadership and expert public health advice to VACCHO and its member ACCOs in Victoria. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals and play a pivotal role in responding to health issues, shaping policy, and advancing Aboriginal health priorities.

You will coordinate priorities, translate complex medical information into practical guidance, and represent VACCHO across government and sector

Qualifications

• Medical qualification required.
• Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (FAFPHM) required.
• Experience in clinical or public health roles with Aboriginal health knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and expert public health advice to VACCHO and member ACCOs.
• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals.
• Represent VACCHO in government committees and external forums.
• Guide responses to public health emergencies and outbreaks.

Skills

Leadership

Public health expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Policy translation

Education

Medical qualification

FAFPHM fellowship

Job description

VACCHO is seeking a Senior Public Health Medical Officer to provide medical leadership and expert public health advice to VACCHO and its member ACCOs in Victoria. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals and play a pivotal role in responding to health issues, shaping policy, and advancing Aboriginal health priorities.

You will coordinate priorities, translate complex medical information into practical guidance, and represent VACCHO across government and sector