Public Health Unit - Epidemiologist
🦠 Lead outbreak investigations & strengthen community health.
🤝 Collaborate with a dynamic, supportive public health team.
📊 Contribute to vital research & emergency management.
Join as a Public Health Epidemiologist—drive outcomes, support outbreak response, and collaborate on vital research to protect community health.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 – $129,624 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Cumberland Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
The Public Health Epidemiologist is responsible for providing high-level technical expertise and support to the Public Health Unit and LHD facilities to achieve identified outcomes.
The position also contributes directly to the day-to-day teamwork within the unit, especially in response to communicable diseases. The position will also support the operational work of the PHU in regards to outbreak investigation and control, epidemiology, emergency management and operational research under the direction of the Director - Public Health.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Selection Criteria:
Masters of Public Health/or equivalent degree or equivalent experience with some experience of working in public health.
Demonstrated understanding of the emergency management system in Australia.
Demonstrated experience of working in a data analyst or similar role, with primary responsibility for delivering key reports on a routine basis.
Strong skills and experience in working independently with databases, statistical, and other software programs for the capture, analysis, and presentation of data.
Demonstrated knowledge of epidemiological methods relevant to the investigation and control of communicable diseases and environmental health issues.
Experience and understanding of communicable disease control methods, surveillance and/or research.
Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with multiple stakeholders, often with competing priorities and different cultural backgrounds.
NSW Class C driver’s license and willingness to use for work purposes.
Requisition ID: REQ601863
Applications Close: 6th October 2025
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For inquiries about the role, contact Conrad Moreira on conrad.moreira@health.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9840 3603.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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