Prevention & Population 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 Prevention & Population Health Officer role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Gippsland Region Public 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 is looking for Prevention & Population Health Officer to join our growing team on a part time (0.8EFT) up to full time (1.0EFT) ongoing basis.

The Prevention and Population Health Officer supports the delivery of evidence‑informed health promotion and prevention initiatives across Gippsland. Working as part of a place‑based team, the role contributes to improving health and wellbeing outcomes by supporting the design, implementation and evaluation of programs aligned with the Gippsland Population Health Strategy 2024–2029. The position plays a key role in building partnerships, engaging communities and contributing to a coordinated public health system, with a strong focus on equity, inclusion and locally responsive service delivery.

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

The role of the Prevention & Population Health Officer is to:

• Support the design, implementation and evaluation of health promotion and prevention initiatives tailored to local community needs.
• Contribute to building and maintaining partnerships with community organisations, government agencies and stakeholders.
• Participate in community engagement activities to deliver accessible, inclusive and culturally appropriate health initiatives.
• Assist in public health planning and coordination, including contributing to proposals, reports and program documentation.
• Contribute to data collection, analysis and reporting to support program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Support team operations and collaborative working environments, including contributing to meetings, networks and decision‑making processes.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• A relevant qualification in health promotion, public health, community development, project management or a related discipline.
• Experience in health promotion, public health, community health, local government or a related sector.
• Knowledge of population health, prevention approaches and the Victorian public health system.
• Strong project delivery and organisational skills, including community engagement and program implementation.
• Good data literacy and analytical skills, with the ability to support reporting and evidence‑based decision making.
• Experience working in public health units or cross‑sector partnerships, and skills in digital communications, community engagement or emerging service delivery tools (desirable).

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, Prevention & Population Health Manager email on 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: 02 July 2026

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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.