The Role
An opportunity has become available for an Epidemiologist - Advanced to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern Current South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Undertake specialist communicable disease epidemiology, surveillance, and research, for a range of communicable diseases
- Lead the provision of specialist epidemiological, bio-statistical and evaluation support and advice for communicable disease surveillance and research
- Provide professional leadership in the development of oral and written reports, presentations, submissions and peer reviewed publications
- Provide strategic and high-level epidemiological support and advice to operational teams
About you
**To be successful in this position you will require**:
- Tertiary degree (or equivalent) in Science (Health Science) (Major in Epidemiology or Biostatistics), Bachelor of Public Health (Major in Epidemiology), or Master of Science (Major in Epidemiology or Biostatistics)
- AHPRA Registration
- Driver licence
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
**Benefits**:
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- Up to 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent part time (30.4 hrs p.f.)
- Base salary ranging from $65.63 - $68.49 per hour
About Us
The Gold Coast Public Health Unit provides public health services to improve health outcomes for our community. We aim to promote health, minimise the spread of disease and prevent illness reoccurrence through our communicable disease control, environmental health, epidemiological and free immunisation services. Based in Carrara.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
**Job Ad reference**: GC447568
📌 Epidemiologist - Advanced
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Gold Coast