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SalaryProvide expert epidemiological advice to the Chief Health Officer | Provide direction on the public health management of a range of health conditions and service utilisation | Advise on public health strategies to manage the risk of transmission of communicable diseases based on contemporary epidemiological analysis and modelling.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Science/Technical
Classification HP8
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/PD459490
Closing date 15-Dec-2022
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Contact person Dr John Gerrard, Chief Health Officer
Contact details (07) 3708 5190
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The role
You will be a recognised leader nationally and/or internationally in the field of Epidemiology, responsible for providing expert epidemiological advice to the Chief Health Officer as well as direction on the public health management of a range of health conditions and service utilisation such as:
- communicable diseases across Queensland, including the assessment and analysis of public health risk and providing expert advice on the impact of public health measures to control transmission.
- other health conditions or social factors of interest or concern, such as non-communicable chronic diseases and health risk factors such as smoking or obesity.
The successful person
You will have:
- Strategic and clinical leadership in the field of epidemiology, data analysis, surveillance and outbreak response.
- High level critical thinking and problem-solving skills in formulating and providing strategic and operational public health advice to the planning, implementation and evaluation of surveillance, prevention and control programs and projects as they relate to public health and population health in Queensland.
- Authoritative, accurate, time critical high-level epidemiological and public health advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on the program.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and apply innovative and strategic public health approaches at a state and national level.
- Development of professional capabilities within a diverse multidisciplinary team.
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
The Office of the Chief Health Officer (OCHO) supports the Chief Health Officer to provide strategic advice and guidance on a range of matters relevant to the health of Queenslanders and to discharge the statutory obligations of the role. The OCHO ensures coordinated, accurate and timely advice is available to the Chief Health Officer through partnerships and engagement across the Department of Health, Hospital and Health Services and other government departments and agencies.
Benefits
- A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
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