Are you a medical doctor with a deep understanding and commitment to Victorian Aboriginal health, Aboriginal cultures, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control?

Would you relish a-once-in-a-career opportunity to work within the Aboriginal community controlled health sector in Victoria and provide expert medical guidance, advice and support on a wide range of primary health care and public health issues. This includes advising ACCOs on their Covid-19 response and preparedness for the Covid-19 Vaccine Program roll out.

VACCHO is the peak body for Aboriginal health and wellbeing in Victoria, the only one of its kind, with 32 Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations as Members. VACCHO is seeking expressions of interest from passionate medical doctors, preferably with Victorian ACCO GP experience, for the role of Public Health Medical Officer for a 6 -12 month engagement

Your work will include:

• Provide guidance, advice, and support on a wide range of primary health care and public health issues, including the Covid-19 pandemic response, on local, state and national level to VACCHO members, Board, staff and other stakeholders.
• Engage with the ACCO primary health care sector to develop strategies aimed at improving patient outcomes.
• Provide independent advice on matters of clinical practice to VACCHO teams.

VACCHO staff a wonderful team of highly skilled and passionate subject matter experts who will work with you and support you. We work hard and we relish our relationships with one another, with our Members and our stakeholders. Underpinning this is great commitment to fun and good humour!

We value and support our staff’s health and wellbeing. We offer Aboriginal staff networks, women’s and men’s groups, flexible working arrangements, professional development and generous leave arrangements including an extra 1-2 weeks of paid leave over the Christmas period.

Relocation support and assistance may be considered for the right candidate

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.

The role is part-time (0.8 FTE) for a period of 6-12 months.

Thank you very much for interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Compliances with VACCHO Standards

• VACCHO is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all positions advertised (Equal Opportunity Act 2010). We are committed to ensuring our workplace and member services support also reflect this.  
• Everyone is welcome at VACCHO and candidates regardless of age, cultural background, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or religious affiliation are encouraged to apply. 
• VACCHO requires all employees to comply with all work health and safety rules, regulations and relevant Codes of Practice (Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004). 
• VACCHO requires employees to participate in and promote our quality control, risk management, safety and compliance systems.  This includes participating in the development and application of VACCHO’s policies and procedures, as well as the identification, reporting and management of risks. This includes adherence to all VACCHO Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001:2015 requirements. 

A position description is attached.