The Position
Senior Medical leadership role within the Goulburn Valley Local Public Health Unit (LPHU).
GV Health in Shepparton is looking for a Clinical Director to lead the development of its new Local Public Health Unit (LPHU).
The LPHU will provide public health services to the Goulburn Valley - a population of 160,000 people from diverse backgrounds with clear public health needs. Although initial efforts will be focused on the current COVID pandemic, contact tracing and immunisation, the LPHU will be developed into a comprehensive service including all aspects of public health delivery and research.
If you want to build something wonderful from the ground up, and have a vision for delivering outstanding public health services to a deserving population, then we have a blank canvas for you, and people with drive and enthusiasm who want to work with you.
Health Service
At GV Health, we are so much more than a regional health service. As the largest employer in the region, we work with purpose and pride and are committed to respecting and embracing diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our people and community. It is an exciting time to join our GV Health team! We are currently in the midst of an exciting $229 million transformation of our Graham Street site, which comprises of a five-storey Inpatient Unit building, expansion of our current theatre capacity, new Critical Care Unit, a state of-the-art Dialysis Unit and an extension of the current Emergency Department.
The Location
Shepparton is situated within the rich dairying, fruit growing and agricultural region of the Goulburn Valley, with the area responsible for producing around 25 percent of Victoria's rural output. Major food companies in the area include SPC Ardmona and Campbells Soups. SPC Ardmona have a factory sales supermarket open to the public in Corio Street which they claim to be Australia's largest food factory outlet.
Shepparton's cultural precinct is located in Wellsford Street and consists of an art gallery featuring Australian ceramics and paintings, and a major war memorial located next to the council offices.
A network of parks, reserves and forests follow the paths of the Goulburn and Broken Rivers through Shepparton, offering good bushwalking tracks and picnic spots. There is a dense state forest between Shepparton and neighbouring Mooroopna along the river, with the Peter Ross Edwards Causeway (Midland Highway) cutting through it to link the two communities together.
Essential Criteria
Commitment to the GV Health Values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour.
Current AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner with current Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine, Infectious Diseases or equivalent
Postgraduate degree in public health (eg Masters of Public Health) or research (PhD, MD)
Demonstrated expert leadership, experience and knowledge related to public health delivery and infectious diseases.
Recent experience in the management of SARS-COV2 and COVID-19.
Demonstrated skills in epidemiology, statistical analysis and public health interventions
A satisfactory National Criminal History Record Check, Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children Check and completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration will be required from prospective candidates prior to commencement of employment.
The Package
Permanent Full Time $242,793.29 - $333,845.20 p.a dependant on quals and experience
Relocation support may be available for the successful candidate
Access to living away from home allowance - conditions apply dependent on your residence
Be a vanguard and part of something exciting. Here’s your opportunity to join our senior medical cohort at an exciting time as we grow our team at GV Health.
About Skilled Medical
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To Apply
For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Kirsty MacIsaac by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.