Summary

Job details

About the work unit:

The Townsville Public Health Unit coordinates and supports national, statewide and local public health responses, as well as undertaking health surveillance and disease-control initiatives. The unit focuses on the health and wellbeing of populations, as opposed to individuals, with key objectives being protecting public health and preventing disease and illness.

https://www.townsville.health.qld.gov.au/services/services-a-z/public-health-unit/

About your new employer:

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $128,169 to $137,918 p.a. (HP4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

• To design, deliver and evaluate high quality health promotion strategies for relevant health priority areas identified within the THHS. This role will have an initial focus on syphilis control through an outbreak management team, supporting a Steering Committee and Working Groups for prevention, primary care and hospital services.
• Design, prepare, maintain, implement and disseminate high quality project documentation and other relevant information including project plans, options analyses, and status reports.
• Contribute to the health promotion planning and service delivery of the unit.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
• Knowledge and experience in the fields of health promotion, public health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, communicable disease control including sexually transmitted infections is desirable.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

For a confidential discussion please contact: Sara O'Connor on (07) 4433 6900.

Applications close: Monday, 2 November 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (05.24.Pdf)
  
  HP4 Health Promotion Officer - Senior 32136053 (PDF)