Senior Public Health Medical Officer | VACCHO

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The Organisation

Established in 1996, VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria. VACCHO supports and empowers its 35 Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) members to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for 78,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria so that they can lead thriving, self-determined and culturally strong lives.
  
What’s in it for you?

• 5-month parental leave contract
• Opportunity to lead a dedicated multidisciplinary public health team.
• Highly competitive remuneration plus access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging
• Generous leave entitlements and 17.5% leave loading.
• Great inner-city Collingwood office with wellness spaces and end of trip facilities
• Organisational early finish Fridays with flexible work arrangements considered once established in the role.

  
  
Your Impact

As Senior Public Health Medical Officer, you will provide medical leadership and expert public health advice to VACCHO and its member ACCOs. Leading a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals, you will play an important role in responding to emerging health issues, influencing public health policy and supporting initiatives that improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

You will do this by:

• Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals, providing direction, guidance and oversight of key priorities and projects.
• Providing expert medical advice on emerging and ongoing public health issues, ensuring advice is timely, evidence-based and responsive to community needs.
• Leading and coordinating VACCHO's response to public health emergencies, including disease outbreaks, pandemics and other significant health threats.
• Representing VACCHO across government committees, working groups and external forums, advocating for the strategic priorities of the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with member ACCOs, government agencies and key health sector partners.
• Supporting Aboriginal-led public health initiatives, health equity and the implementation of VACCHO's strategic priorities.

  
What you bring

You are an experienced public health medical professional with strong leadership capabilities and the ability to navigate complex health and stakeholder environments. You are confident providing expert medical advice, leading teams and influencing public health priorities. Your approach is collaborative, considered and culturally safe, with a genuine commitment to Aboriginal Community Control and self-determination.

You also have:

• A medical qualification and Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (FAFPHM).
• Demonstrated experience in clinical or public health-related roles, with a strong understanding of public health, Aboriginal health and the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, providing direction and supporting the development of medical and public health professionals.
• Experience working with or advocating to State and/or Commonwealth Government agencies and building effective sector partnerships.
• The ability to translate complex medical and policy information into practical advice and evidence-based initiatives.

*Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply, as cultural knowledge and lived experiences are central to the work VACCHO does.

If you are passionate about contributing your medical expertise and leadership capabilities to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, then apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter or phone Emma Naglieri on 0421 720 596 for a confidential discussion.
  
VACCHO is committed to welcoming and embracing the diversity of cultures, identities, gender, sex, and sexually diverse identities and expressions, experiences, beliefs, and values of all people.

VACCHO believes in the right for all people to be treated with respect and dignity at all times, and that all people who work for, govern or undertake work at or visit us should at all times feel safe and included.