Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• The Public Health Medicine Registrar will provide high quality public health services including communicable disease control and immunisation; environmental health and on occasion, non-communicable disease to the community of Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, and provide leadership to junior medical officers, under the supervision of Public Health Physicians.
• The Public Health Registrar position is available to trainees of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM) training program or supervised practice for international medical graduate under specialist recognition pathway, to gain broad experience in the practice of public health medicine, under supervision and in a supportive environment. The position will provide a significant contribution to gaining the competencies as required by the AFPHM.

Temporary Full Time (76 hours p.f.) from date of appointment for 12 months.

Prior to being made an offer of employment, you will be required to demonstrate immunity to the following Vaccine Preventable Diseases ( https://tinyurl.com/yc6pgyt2 )(VPD): Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (chicken pox) and Pertussis (whooping cough).

From 9^th December 2019 all new employees will be required to be assessed for their risk of Tuberculosis (TB).  For further information regarding TB please visit Queensland Health website: Tuberculosis ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/diseases/tuberculosis/screening/healthcare-workers-students )

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $170,378 p.a., comprising salary between $125,808 - $145,865 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) and vocational training subsidy. (L4-L9) (Temporary Full Time Position, 76 hours p.f., from date of appointment for 12 months) (Applications will remain current for the 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2402WB545506.

Other benefits include:  

• Fantastic salary sacrificing ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ) benefits
• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast ( https://tinyurl.com/y9akq67d ), known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island ( https://tinyurl.com/ybbbdrms ), the location of incredible whale watching ( https://www.visitfrasercoast.com/whales-hervey-bay/ ) encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough ( https://tinyurl.com/yalscytm ).   

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

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‘Care, connection and compassion for all'