Remuneration: $122,850 – $139,559 per annum + 11% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to June 2027
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 3
Location: Awabakal Country – Wallsend Campus
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ491623
Applications Close: Sunday, 9th June 2024

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion

About the team:
Population Health is located on the historic Wallsend Campus where you can enjoy free parking, daily coffee truck, outdoor seating and is closely located to the Hunter Expressway. The Population Health unit monitors health threats and diseases, responds to environmental and communicable disease threats, and promotes policies, environments, and behaviours that improve health.

Population Health provides a culturally safe and supportive workplace. You will receive both face to face and mandatory online training.

About the job:
This role will play a pivotal role in managing infectious disease outbreaks in the Hunter New England area and coordinating One Health activities across Hunter New England and beyond. The position also has a key role in providing epidemiological support and conducting operational research on zoonotic diseases.

The role collaborates with other clinical and related disciplines to ensure that Hunter New England is well prepared to respond to biopreparedness challenges.

You will work alongside dynamic Registered Nurses, Public Health Physicians, Aboriginal Health Workers, Statisticians, Project Officers and Information Resource Specialists.

For more information, click here for the Position Description

As an expert in your field, you will bring your exceptional skills in:

• Disease control programs and public health surveillance
• Investigating zoonotic and other infectious disease outbreaks
• High-level project management skills
• Epidemiology of communicable diseases
• Time management and work prioritisation skills

Benefits:

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
• Superannuation contributions 11%
• Salary packaging – Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:

1. Relevant postgraduate tertiary qualification in epidemiology (Masters or Doctoral level) and extensive relevant experience.
2. Demonstrated expertise and experience in conducting outbreak investigations using both case-control and cohort methodologies.
3. An understanding of the epidemiology of communicable diseases.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact David Durrheim on David.Durrheim@health.nsw.gov.au