* Permanent full-time opportunity with a rostered day off once per month (80 hours per fortnight)
* Location: Peninsula University Hospital (Frankston)
* Classification: Grade 5 (HS5)* plus super
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Team & Role
The Senior Data Analyst, Infectious Diseases plays a pivotal role in harnessing data, integrating diverse systems, leveraging AI, and developing applications and automation solutions to transform infectious disease surveillance, clinical decision-making and antimicrobial stewardship. This position leads the design, development, and deployment of data pipelines, AI tools, advanced analytics, predictive models, and real-time dashboards to support the infectious diseases (ID) and infection prevention and control (IPACU) units.
The Senior Data Analyst, Infectious Diseases also plays a key role in the Data Science and Engineering team and is responsible for ensuring information, reports and insights are delivered in the most effective manner by adhering to the Peninsula Health Data Governance framework. This role will focus on specific data requirements for ID and IPACU to assist in the development of infectious disease surveillance reporting, outbreak management, antimicrobial stewardship, clinical research and delivering the infectious disease clinical service.
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Skills & Experience Required
* Postgraduate degree In Data Science, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or related field
* Extensive (5+ years) experience In data analytics / engineering, Ideally within a healthcare setting
* Experience with machine learning frameworks and natural language processing techniques
* Master practitioner level experience In data querying and manipulation using languages such as Python, R, SQL and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
Benefits
* Step into state-of-the-art facilities
* Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
* Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
* Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
* Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
* Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
* Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
* Flexible Work Arrangements for work life balance
Next Steps
For role specific information please contact Tania Fernando at
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The role ceases advertising on the 6th February 2026. Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to
Additional Information
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
*Please refer to the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2025 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page:
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.