Health Protection Manager

Job Description

About The Role Closing Date: 12/03/2025 Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments Inclusive workplace culture The Health Protection Manager will be a valued member of the Ovens Murray Public Health Unit to ensure the delivery of high quality, evidence-based response to keep the communities of the OMPHU catchment healthy and safe from communicable diseases. The HPM is responsible to promote a positive culture, encouraging innovation and system implementation to support work and maintain legal and ethical standards. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity. Mandatory Qualifications Post-Graduate qualifications and demonstrated experience in Infection Prevention and Control. AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse. Demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships and experience in managing staff, organisational change, workforce development activities and recruitment. Employment Type: This is a fixed term, full time opportunity (0.8FTE may be considered.) For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Chelsea Hanke at for a confidential discussion. About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. What awaits you at AWH? We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits, and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. Are you ready to become part of our team? To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack. Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award. AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks. Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community. Join our Talent Community Not the right role for you? Let us know what you’re seeking! We’d love you to join our Talent Community so our team can connect with you about other opportunities. To register your details, click Join our Team. #J-18808-Ljbffr