Come and work in a dynamic team, in one of the most liveable cities in the world. Our work in the ACT Public Service directly serves the needs of the Canberra community. When you work with us you will see the impact that we have on the lives of Canberrans every day.
The Preventive and Population Health Policy (PPHP) section of the Population Health Policy Branch is seeking an Assistant Director to contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of preventive and population health policy.
Preventive and Population Health Policy (PPHP) is responsible for policy delivery relating to a range of issues including population health and preventive health. PPHP also collects, analyses and disseminates information on the health status and health-related behaviours of the ACT population which can be used to monitor, evaluate and guide health service planning and policy development.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.
**Eligibility/other Requirements**:
Previous experience in public health policy or epidemiology is highly desirable.
**Notes**: A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.