Rural Health jobs in Sydney NSW

Role Title: REQ663487 Trainee Public Health Officer (Medical) (multiple roles)

Join the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence at the Ministry of Health for an exciting Temporary Full Time (up to 3-year) opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

About the role

Crown Clerk 9/10 role, starting salary from $133,348 - $146,945 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week, work location - 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards.

Advance your career in public health medicine by joining the highly regarded NSW Public Health Training Program. This unique, three-year, workplace-based program provides hands-on experience and the opportunity to make a real impact in population and public health. You'll gain specialist skills in public health policy and practice and learn from experts in the field.

The NSW Public Health Training Program is recognised for the training of medical graduates towards Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine. Current and prospective Public Health Medicine Advanced Training Program trainees are encouraged to apply.

Traineeships commence in February 2027. Please visit our website for more information on the NSW Public Health Training Program and read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

You will undertake supervised work placements across a range of settings within the NSW health system. While you may have the opportunity to complete a rural placement, most placements are located in the Sydney metropolitan area.

You will provide expert medical advice and complete projects and activities that support the application of evidence-informed public health policy and practice aligned with organisational priorities. You will help build the capacity of the NSW population health workforce and contribute to NSW Health’s public health emergency surge capacity.

About you

How to apply

Your application must include the following attachments in PDF form:

1. Response to the three targeted questions (no more than 2 pages in total)

2. Up-to-date resume/CV (no more than 5 pages)

3. Full academic transcript for your public health qualification

4. Evidence of your right to work in Australia for up to 3 years (e.g. Australian or New Zealand passport or Australian birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or appropriate visa).

To ensure we can accurately assess your communication skills, please do not use AI-generated content in your application. We are looking for authentic responses that reflect your own abilities and experiences.

Target Questions (please use your own words and do not exceed 2 pages in total)

1. Outline why you have applied for this role and how your skills and previous experience make you a good fit. How does the role fit your longer-term career goals?

2. Describe a public health or policy project where you managed input from stakeholders with competing priorities. How did you consider their perspectives, manage relationships, and determine a way forward?

3. Provide an example of an evidence-based recommendation you have made to inform policy or practice. How did you approach the issue, assess the evidence, tailor your advice, and what was the outcome?

Role-related queries
Answers to most questions about Trainee Public Health Officer (Medical) roles and the NSW Public Health Training Program can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.

Please review this information first. If you have a query that is not addressed by our FAQs page, please email MOH-PublicHealthTraining@health.nsw.gov.au, quoting REQ663487.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Karen Kennedy on karen.kennedy8@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: Tuesday 4 August 11:59pm