Trainee Public Health Officer - Non Medical (multiple roles)
Join the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence at Ministry of Health for an exciting Temporary Full Time (3-year contract) opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this role
Advance your career in public health by joining the highly regarded NSW Public Health Training Program. This unique, three-year, workplace-based program provides hands-on experience and the opportunity to make a real impact in population and public health. As a Trainee Public Health Officer, you'll gain specialist skills in public health policy and practice and learn from experts in the field.
Several traineeships are available to commence in August 2025.
Remuneration: Crown Clerk 7/8, starting salary from $110,266 - $122,058 plus Super and annual leave loading.
Hours per week: 35
Location: St Leonards
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
Where you'll be working
You will undertake supervised work placements in a range of locations within the NSW health system. You may be offered the opportunity to complete a rural placement, however most placements are within the Sydney metropolitan area.
What you'll be doing
You will complete projects and activities that support the application of evidence-based research in all aspects of public health policy and practice to meet organisational priorities.
The role aims to build the capacity of the population health workforce in NSW and forms part of the public health emergency surge capacity for NSW Health during public health incidents.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health who have:
- A masters or doctoral degree in public health or a public health field
- A minimum of three years of full-time equivalent health related employment
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
In addition, due to the competitive nature of these traineeships, work experience in a public health or population health role is highly desirable.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
To be considered for an interview, your application must include the following attachments:
- a response to the two target questions (no more than 2 pages in total)
- an up-to-date resume/CV including your health-related experience (no more than 5 pages)
- a full academic transcript for your public health qualification
- evidence of your right to work in Australia for the duration of the traineeship (e.g. Australian or New Zealand passport or Australian birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or permanent residency visa). You must provide this even if you were born in Australia and/or you are a current NSW Health employee.
If your application does not include all these attachments, you will not be considered for interview. To ensure that we can accurately assess your communication skills, please do not use AI-generated content in your application. We are looking for authentic responses that reflect your own abilities and experiences.
Target Questions (response to be no more than 2 pages in total)
- Provide an example of a project that you have worked on that required you to actively apply your public health knowledge, skills and experience. Please include the background and describe your role in the project.
- Provide an example of an evidence-based recommendation you have made that you anticipated would be met with resistance from stakeholders. How did you approach communicating your findings, and what was the outcome?
Answers to most questions about Trainee Public Health Officer roles and the NSW Public Health Training Program can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.
Please review this information first, and if you have a query that is not addressed by our FAQs page please email MOH-PublicHealthTraining@health.nsw.gov.au, quoting REQ560998.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on frankie.deluca@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Sunday 4 May 2025
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
- This role is classified as Risk Category A under the NSW Health Policy Directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases (PD2024_015). Successful applicants are required to provide evidence of protection against the infectious diseases specified in the policy directive and comply with the requirements of the policy directive at their own cost, prior to appointment.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 4 May 2025 (AEST)
