Public Health Senior EpidemIologist (Health Manager Level 3)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ635902
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The Public Health Senior Epidemiologist is responsible for maintaining, optimising and enhancing the power and performance of data systems in the Public Health Unit (PHU), and delivering high-level surveillance reports to inform public health initiatives. The role drives strategic research across the PHU and SLHD partners, applying rigorous methodologies in project design, data analysis, and interpretation to support evidence-based decision-making. The position is also a key resource and mentor for public health staff in the PHU for enhancing their skills in data analysis, reporting and research.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in epidemiology or public health including quantitative subjects , or equivalent experience in applied epidemiology practice in a public health environment. Advanced qualifications in database management, statistical analysis, digital skills and information processing and/or demonstrated capability in data visualisation and communication.
- Demonstrated high level technical expertise in epidemiologic methods and public health investigations.
- Demonstrated advanced digital skills, database management, with proficiency in the use of informatics, analytical software and data resources for epidemiological reporting and statistical analysis (e.g. R, SAS, SQL).
- High level competency and experience in the practice of epidemiology as applied to the monitoring, analysis and response to ongoing and emerging population and public health issues.
Benefits and Perks!
- Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
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 (PD2024_015).
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.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact David Kennedy on (02) 9515 9420.
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 20 February 2026
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