The Office of the Chief Health Officer is one of the public health divisions.
The functions of this office include:
- fulfilling legislative responsibilities pursuant to the Public Health Act 2016 (external site) and related Acts
- advising the Director General and Minister for Health on public health matters and emerging issues
- providing strategic and operational direction for public health services in WA Health
- monitoring trends in population health status in WA
representing Western Australia on national committees, including Australian Health Protection Principal Committee
- engaging with, and establishing strong relationships with major public health stakeholders external to the WA Health Department
- managing the human and financial resources within the Public Health Division in order to gain maximum health benefits.