Public Health Officer

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Public Health Officer role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Gippsland Regional Public Health Unit at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is looking for Public Health Officer to join our growing team on a full-time ongoing basis.

The Public Health Officer plays a vital role in protecting and promoting the health of our community. Working within the Gippsland Regional Public Health Unit, you will contribute to the prevention, investigation and management of communicable diseases, public health incidents and emergencies. This role requires strong communication skills, cultural awareness and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve positive public health outcomes.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Public Health Officer is:

• Investigate and manage notifiable conditions, communicable diseases and public health incidents in line with legislation and policy.
• Conduct case interviews, contact tracing, and positive timely advice, education and referrals to stakeholders and the community.
• Contribute to outbreak responses, prevention strategies and the development of public health reports and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, ensuring compliance with data security and legislative requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support health protection efforts.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• A degree in public health or related field (post graduate qualifications desirable).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and work effectively with diverse communities.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills in assessing risk and managing complex situations.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Cultural awareness, empathy and respect when engaging with people from varied backgrounds.
• Resilience and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving public health environment.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Andi Connell, Health Protection Manager via email: Andi.Connell@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications close: 23 October 2025

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.