Department of Health
Profile Industry : Government & Defence
Location : Northern TerritoryTasmaniaWestern AustraliaSouth AustraliaQueenslandVictoriaAustralian Capital TerritoryNew South Wales
SECTOR : Federal Government
INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS : Pride in Diversity
Australian Workplace Equality Index Tiers : AWEI Bronze

WHO WE ARE

Australia’s health system is world class, supporting universal and affordable access to high quality medical, pharmaceutical and hospital services, while helping people to stay healthy through health promotion and disease prevention activities. The Department of Health has a diverse set of responsibilities, and throughout there is a common purpose, which is reflected in our vision statement: Better health and wellbeing for all Australians.

MORE ABOUT US

We aim to achieve our Vision through strengthening evidence-based policy advice, improving programme management, research, regulation and partnerships with other government agencies, consumers and stakeholders. Our work includes implementing a series of wide ranging structural reforms to improve access to health services and to ensure sustainability of the health and hospital system.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for people with a commitment to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians. Roles are varied and may include policy advice, programme management and corporate support. Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that allows employee to bring their whole self to work and we seek employees who will embrace this environment.

WHERE WE ARE

Health’s Central Office is located in Canberra. There are small offices in each capital city, as well as Alice Springs and Townsville.

OPPORTUNITIES

For information about eligibility for Health jobs and tips on preparing your application, visit http://www.health.gov.au/

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Each role will have different requirements, including necessary or desirable qualifications in many cases. Please refer to the job requirements in each advertisement.

CONTACT DETAILS

Visit www.health.gov.au

SIZE

Health has approximately 4900 employees.

BENEFITS:

For information about employment conditions please see the Enterprise Agreement 2016-2019.

Health has established the Health Pride Network, a network for employees who are LGBTI identifying and their allies across the department. Supported by two Senior Executive Champions, the department provides support to the network, and works with members to deliver inclusion activities and awareness raising events.

Faith Gibson South Australian State Office

I feel safe working at Health. It is one of only two places where I have worked where my sexuality is a non-issue. There have been no awkward or intrusive questions, or offensive jokes. There has been complete acceptance of my wife, my two children, my unconventional haircuts and my love of a good tie.

The Health Pride Network here is active and even in a regional office I feel part of the LGBTI community. But the nice thing is that I feel part of a community here in the SA office anyway, irrespective of how I identify.
Company Attribute
AWEI Bronze Employer
AWEI Gold Employer
AWEI Participating Employer
AWEI Platinum Employer
AWEI Platinum Qualifier
AWEI Silver Employer
LGBTI Diversity Strategy
LGBTI Employee Network
LGBTI Recruitment Policy
Pride in Diversity Member
Pride in Health Member
Pride in Sport Member
Transitioning Policy for Trans Employees
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