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Public Health Registrar - Identified, Public Health Unit - Cairns
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Close to culture. Close to home.
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service are the public health provider for over 250 000 people in the region. We welcome you to become a part of the Public Health Unit as a Public Health Registrar – Identified. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L4-L9 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH684813 |
| Closing date | 29-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see role description |
| Contact person | Jacqueline Murdoch |
| Contact details | 07 4226 0000 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About you:
In your new role you will:
- Provide expert advice on the clinical aspects of immunisation in accordance with the NHMRC and HHS policies and guidelines.
- Provide assistance and advice as appropriate to Primary Health Networks, Aboriginal and Islander Health.
- Service other key stake holders and the community in relation to communicable disease control including pandemic influenza planning and immunisation issues.
- Assist in developing and implementing strategies to improve immunisation rates and disease control outcomes in the area ensuring congruency with national and state policies and strategies.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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