An exciting 15-month fixed-term opportunity is available for an Advanced Trainee in Public Health Medicine to join the Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) at Western Health, starting end November 2025.

This full-time role supports an integrated public health approach, working across health protection, communicable disease control, and health equity in Melbourne’s west. The Registrar will contribute to risk assessment, management and communication, as well as provide leadership, education, and support within a collaborative team environment.

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

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.

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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.