Advanced Trainee
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: As per State Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM28673
Where you'll be working
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the Sydney Local Health District's Public Health Unit Trainee (non-STP) role is to gain broad exposure to Public Health Medicine and develop skills and expertise in a range of public health functions, including communicable diseases, environmental health, epidemiology, emergency management, and immunization.
Please note that these positions may be accredited for training with the Royal Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine for eligible applicants. This is a full-time position based within the PHU for the entire duration of the contract.
Sydney Local Health District's vision incorporates NSW Health Core Values and a commitment to equity, health improvement, timeliness and efficiency, recognising that evidence-based service delivery requires highly skilled and valued staff supported by research, education and state-of-the-art technologies.
Our strategic priority under this vision is our commitment to excellence in Patient and Family Centre Care. Staff are supported to ensure patients, their families and carers are considered as partners in care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and best possible healthcare experience.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia.
- At least 3 years' postgraduate clinical experience.
- Knowledge of and interest in public health medicine and epidemiology.
- Demonstrated commitment to working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to addressing health inequity and strengthening cultural competence.
- Ability to demonstrate the CORE Values of NSW Health, namely Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Leena Gupta on Leena.Gupta@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: August 4th, 2026
