At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert public health advice on complex STIs and HIV management across Victoria.
- Company: Victorian Department of Health, dedicated to improving health outcomes for all Victorians.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, professional growth opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public health and support the wellbeing of your community.
- Qualifications: Registered Division 1 nurse with expertise in sexual health and public health.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
The Senior Nurse Advisor, VICS is a specialist senior nursing role within the Communicable Disease Unit, Chief Health Officer Group. The role provides statewide public health expertise in the prevention, identification, assessment and management of complex sexually transmissible infection (STI) and HIV transmission risks.
The position manages referrals involving HIV transmission risk behaviours, confidential partner notification, people lost to follow-up, and other complex or high-risk blood borne virus and STI matters. Working under Victorian public health legislation, the role undertakes risk assessment, formal investigation, partner notification, outreach, health undertakings, linkage to testing, treatment and care, and advice on least-restrictive public health responses.
The role works closely with the medical team under the Chief Health Officer, clinicians, laboratories, Local Public Health Units, community organisations, public health services and government partners to support consistent, evidence-informed and non-stigmatising public health action and care.
About you:
- Current registration as a Division 1 nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required.
- A postgraduate qualification in sexual health, public health, substance use or mental health is desirable, with prior relevant professional development in these key areas required.
- Demonstrated clinical or public health nursing expertise in HIV and STI prevention is required with additional experience in outreach, testing, treatment pathways, counselling, confidential partner notification, risk mitigation and re-engagement of people lost to follow-up.
- Current Victorian or Australian driver licence.
- Ability to undertake frequent travel across metropolitan and regional Victoria, including at short notice.
- Current Working with Children Check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.
What we offer:
- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.
Senior Nurse Adviser in Melbourne employer: Department of Health Victoria
The Department of Health Victoria is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Melbourne where you can make a real impact on health policy. With a strong focus on professional development and collaboration, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a supportive culture that values innovation and evidence-based decision-making. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the community while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle that Melbourne has to offer.
Contact Details:
Department of Health Victoria Recruitment Team
