Senior Prevention and 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 Senior 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 Senior Prevention & Population Health Officer to join our growing team on a part time (0.8EFT) ongoing basis.

The Senior Prevention and Population Health Officer plays a key role in delivering evidence‑informed health promotion and prevention initiatives across Gippsland. Working closely with the Prevention & Population Health Lead, the role supports the implementation of the Gippsland Population Health Strategy 2024–2029 through a place‑based and equity‑focused approach. This position partners with community organisations, government agencies and local stakeholders to design, implement and evaluate initiatives that improve population health outcomes. The role contributes to a coordinated public health system by building local capacity, supporting partnerships and ensuring prevention strategies are responsive to community needs.

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

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

• Design, deliver and evaluate health promotion and prevention activities that are evidence‑based and responsive to local community needs.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organisations, government and stakeholders to support place‑based public health initiatives.
• Lead community engagement activities that support inclusive, accessible and culturally appropriate health promotion across Gippsland.
• Support strategic planning and implementation of population health initiatives, using data to inform decision‑making and drive outcomes.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to team members and students, contributing to workforce capability and a positive team culture.
• Contribute to research, reporting and evaluation activities, including data collection, analysis and development of reports and case studies to support continuous improvement.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in public health, health promotion, community development or a related discipline.
• At least five years’ experience in healthcare, public health, local government or a related sector.
• Strong knowledge of population health, prevention and the Victorian public health system.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with experience designing, implementing and evaluating programs with measurable outcomes.
• Advanced stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse partners and communities.
• Strong data and analytical capability, with the ability to use evidence to inform planning and reporting.
• Experience in public health units or cross‑sector partnerships, and skills in digital communications, community engagement or emerging service delivery platforms (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.