Public Health Registrar

October 17, 2026

Job Title: Public Health Registrar

Location: Collingwood, VIC (Hybrid Work Model)

Employment Type: Part-time, Maximum-term (Feb 2027 to Feb 2028)

Salary: $120,000 to $128,000 + super + NFP salary packaging

About VACCHO

VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria.

We have 35 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations providing support to over 78,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. We lead and support Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Victoria. We are a centre of expertise, policy advice, training, innovation and leadership in Aboriginal health and wellbeing. And we'd love you to join us!

About the role

This is a 12 month part time maximum term contract starting in February 2027

The Public Health Registrar supports the Public Health Medical Officer(s) in their role of providing high-level public health expertise and advice to all program areas of VACCHO and VACCHO’s member ACCOs; supporting the quality improvement of health services to Aboriginal Victorians through continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes, sector capacity building, and advocacy to governments; and actively contributing to expert advisory bodies and health protection activities.

Essential skills/experiences

Medical degree, and current registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA.
Relevant postgraduate qualifications or demonstrated experience in general practice or public health, preferably in a community context.
Currently enrolled in the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM) Advanced Training Program, or have or will meet the entry requirements for the AFPHM Advanced Training Program as per the new 2027 entry requirements (including postgraduate clinical experience and a master’s degree covering all core compulsory subjects) prior to commencement in the position.
Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting the health of Aboriginal Victorians, particularly public and primary health.
Interest and demonstrated experience in supporting clinical quality improvement activities and leading change.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, and work both independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated project coordination and evaluation experience, including the ability to identify barriers and provide solutions.
Highly developed written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders.

Desirable

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply as your cultural and lived experiences are central to the work we do.

Benefits

Working for Community in a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
Access to generous Not for Profit salary packaging entitlements (including living expenses and meals & accommodation) and leave loading.
Access to additional leave entitlements including cultural leave and bonus Christmas leave if employed at VACCHO into the following year.
Organisational early finish Fridays and flexible working arrangements considered.
Work in inner-city Collingwood with wellness spaces and end of trip facilities available.

We believe in the right for all people to be treated with the respect and dignity at all times, and that all people who work for, govern or undertake work at or visit us should at all times feel safe and included.

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Other employment related information

Employment is subject to a satisfactory and ongoing police records check (international where relevant) and Working with Children Check.

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Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role after reviewing the position description.

For enquiries, contact joinourteam@vaccho.org.au

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement:

VACCHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We embrace the diversity of cultures, identities, gender, sex, and sexually diverse identities and expressions, experiences, beliefs, and values of all people.

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