Public Health Registrar (Parental Leave Cover)
- Location: Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Fixed Term (Parental Leave Cover), Full Time
- Salary: HM30 - Year 6 and thereafter
About the Role
An exciting fixed-term (up to 15 months) opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Advanced Trainee in Public Health Medicine to join the Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) based at Western Health. This position will deliver an integrated approach to public health, working across health protection, population health and addressing health inequities as part of a team in the Western region of metropolitan Melbourne.
Western Health is seeking to recruit an engaging Public Health Registrar in a full-time position for up to 15 months, commencing from end November 2025.
The Western Public Health Unit has been established to strengthen the public health response to communicable diseases, other health protection challenges and broader public health issues. The Unit sits within the Operations Directorate of Western Health and is part of a Network of three metropolitan public health units and six regional public health units providing a state-wide system of public health delivery and oversight. The Public Health Registrar within WPHU will undertake risk assessment, risk management and risk communication activities, gain operational experience especially in communicable disease control, and provide strategic advice and leadership in the area of health protection and other public health topics.
Key responsibilities:
- Health protection experience across a full scope of communicable disease control functions, including participating in a duty and oncall roster
- Undertaking projects to promote primary prevention in population health, including taking action on health inequalities within the catchment
- Engaging in a strong learning environment, including providing education and teaching for other staff in the Unit
- The successful applicant will join our supportive team that fosters a culture of excellence, research and life-long learning.
About you:
- Current registration as a medical practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Current status as an advanced trainee with the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine at the time of commencement, or eligibility and intention to join the training scheme
- A strong commitment to improving the health of populations and willingness to apply public health interventions in a flexible and agile way
- An ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, showing initiative, strong communication and a passion for sharing skills and expertise
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about health inequalities, public health, health protection and population health, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 19 August 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dr Finn Romanes via email Finn.Romanes@wh.org.au or on 0428 459 460.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.