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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $133,671 - $159,929 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ346199
Are you looking for an environment that will ensure a high standard of professional performance which supports education, research and professional development?
About Us
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
Where you will be based
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
About the role
The Public Health Epidemiologist is responsible for providing high-level technical expertise and support to the Public Health Unit and LHD facilities to prepare for and respond to infectious disease emergencies and other acute public health problems. In addition, it is responsible for the oversight and management of the Public Health Unit’s research program.
The position also contributes directly to the day to day teamwork within the unit, especially in response to communicable diseases and the LHD response to COVID-19.
The position has three major areas of work: epidemiologic surveillance, preparing and responding to public health incidents and emergencies, and leading a strong research team. Currently, much of this work will focus on the LHD response to COVID-19.
We are looking for someone who…
Has a high-level technical expertise in epidemiologic methods and the investigation of public health problems, including a Masters degree in Public Health, or equivalent experience.
Has knowledge of epidemiological methods relevant to the investigation and control of communicable diseases and investigation of environmental health issues. Including demonstrated competence in the use of databases, statistical and other software programs for the capture, analysis and presentation of data.
Has experience and understanding of communicable disease control methods, surveillance and/or research.
Has experience in planning and program management with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders to develop public health preparedness plans.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees)…
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
Great education opportunities through the Centre for Education and Workforce Development
Please view the Position Description for further details
For enquiries, please contact Andrew Penman on (02) 9595 9441 or via email at andrew.penman@health.nsw.gov.au
About working for SLHD
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2022_030)
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Please provide proof of booster vaccination if available.
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Applications Close: 13October 2022
