Surveillance Officer - Infectious Diseases
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time and Temporary opportunities available (until 30 December 2028)
Position Classification: Health Manager - Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum, pro rata ( + super + 17.5% leave loading)
Location: Location Negotiable
Hours per Week: up to 32
Requisition ID: REQ628930
Applications Close: 11 January 2026
Are you ready to make a real difference to the lives of others?
Join our passionate Public Health team and play a key role in preventing and managing the spread of infectious diseases in our communities. If you're excited working in a fast-paced environment, are analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to working as part of a team to safeguard public health, then we want to hear from you.
About the Opportunity:
As a Surveillance Officer – Infectious Diseases, you’ll be at the forefront of disease monitoring, response, and prevention. Working within the Public Health Unit, you will investigate notifiable conditions, support outbreak management, and ensure accurate and timely data collection and reporting. You’ll work closely with clinicians, laboratories, and other health agencies to help reduce the impact of communicable diseases in our communities.
As a Surveillance Officer you will be responsible for:
Conduct timely investigations of notifiable infectious diseases, ensuring accurate case documentation and follow-up in line with relevant public health guidelines.
Support outbreak response activities, including contact tracing, data analysis, stakeholder coordination, and public health interventions.
Maintain and update surveillance systems, ensuring high-quality data entry, reporting accuracy, and compliance with legislation and policy.
Contribute to health promotion and risk communication, including the development of public information materials and supporting awareness campaigns.
Find out more about this role, please review the position description.
What MLHD Offer:
Attractive Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Salary Packaging: up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus novated leasing for a new car!
Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training and education programs, with clear pathways for career advancement within NSW Health.
Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive health and wellness programs for you and family, employee assistance programs (EAP), and support for mental and physical wellbeing.
Who we are looking for:
Qualification in Health or Science
Demonstrated knowledge of communicable diseases and control strategies
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Valid drivers licence (essential for travel within the LHD)
Why Join us?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District & Southern NSW Local Health District , we are committed to excellence, innovation, and quality care. We encourage our staff to keep learning, ask questions, and challenge the status quo. With a focus on regional healthcare, we provide diverse inpatient, sub-acute, and community-based services across regions of NSW.
How to Apply:
Ready to take on this rewarding role and make a difference? Submit your application today!
Embrace the infinite opportunities to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact. Join us at the Public Health Unit where your expertise and dedication will be valued, and your career can flourish. Contact Paula Spokes on Paula.spokes@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6053 4800 for a confidential chat.
Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience, preferred location and why you are a good fit for this position.
Make a Change. Make a Difference.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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