ACT Health Directorate - Health Emergency Capability, Preparedness and Response

Support the policy, planning, preparedness and/or response to health emergencies.

label Opportunity type
College approved Internship
schedule Application date
31 Aug 2023 | 9am - 15 Sep 2023 | 5pm
school Level
Bachelor
Master

About

The Public Health Response and Capability (PHRAC) section is located within the Population Health Division of ACT Health Directorate. PHRAC is a multidisciplinary team with the goal to lead and collaborate to identify, plan, prepare for and manage increasingly complex, and often novel, public health threats. We work across the health sector, Governments and the community to plan, prepare for and sustainably manage response to current and emerging public health threats.

Project:   Health Emergency Capability, Preparedness and Response

Internship details

Internship Availability

Semester 1,  2024

Internship Discipline/s

Health disciplines, including:

  • Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Science Communication

Internship Level

3rd yr undergraduate, or PG coursework

Available to International Students

No

Preferred Project Skills:

One or more of the following:

  • Research
  • Data analysis
  • Writing
  • Communication
  • Knowledge of planning, health system, emergency management

Clearances Required

Will need to be approved via ACT Health's InPlace student intake system for non-clinical student placements. ACTGOV ICT and building access required.

Host Supervisor

Toby Keene, Senior Director Public Health Response and Capability, 0408663116, toby.keene@act.gov.au. Please cc phxchange@anu.edu.au and helen.skeat@anu.edu.au

Location

ACT Health Directorate staff follow a hybrid working arrangement.  Some in-office time (one day per week) will be offered located at Bowes St, Woden, ACT.

Project Opportunities/Benefits for the Intern

Planning and preparedness; research and analysis; writing for Government; exposure to public health issues and operations

Summary:

The student will complete a project to support the policy, planning, preparedness and/or response to health emergencies. This may include research, analysis and review of policy, procedures; research and planning for new or enhanced capabilities; review or evaluation of emergency planning or response; contribution to policy related to public health capability in the ACT.