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    Chief Health Officer - Melbourne, Australia - State Of Victoria

    State Of Victoria
    State Of Victoria Melbourne, Australia

    6 days ago

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    Full time
    Description

    The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians.

    We're focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguardingtheir drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research.

    It'sall part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

    About us:
    At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world.

    A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

    We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe.

    And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.


    How you'll make a difference:


    Victoria's Chief Health Officer is responsible for the provision of public health advice to the Minister, the Department of Health and the Victorian community including the exercise of statutory powers under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.

    The Chief Health Officer is expected to provide high level leadership and vision for public health in Victoria and will have experience in public health programs at a State or National level.

    The role requires strong capability and engagement with technical experts and leaders across both government and the broader health sector.

    The Chief Health Officer is required to be proactive and systematic in the approach to dealing with complex problems and has an innate ability to understand and operate in a government environment.

    The Chief Health Officer is the government's spokesperson on matters relating to public health and must be a confident public persona with excellent judgement, communication skills, and an ability to be trusted.


    Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:
    Current registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
    Experience in public health programs at a State or National level.
    Effective communication skills, including in crisis situations.
    To learn more please click 'Apply' to view the Position Description on the website.

    What we offer:


    The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.

    A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
    A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

    How to apply:
    Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.

    Click the 'Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

    We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians.

    We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.

    All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

    Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at
    Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here.

    Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

    Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our Privacy Policy.

    The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

    As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through JSE rather than via external advertisement.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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