Public Health Biopreparedness Senior Epidemiologist (Health Manager Level 4)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $147,653 - $175,917 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ654665
Are you looking for an environment that will ensure a high standard of professional performance which supports education, research and professional development?
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 providing high-level technical expertise and support to the Public Health Unit and LHD facilities to prepare for and respond to infectious disease emergencies and other acute public health problems. In addition, the role is responsible for the oversight and management of the Public Health Unit’s research and education programs and governance.
The position also contributes directly to the day to day teamwork within the unit, especially in response to communicable diseases.
The position has three major areas of work: epidemiologic surveillance, preparing and responding to public health incidents and emergencies, and facilitating and supporting research and education across the Unit.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- High-level technical expertise in epidemiologic methods and the investigation of public health problems, including a Masters degree in Public Health, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of epidemiological methods relevant to the investigation and control of communicable diseases and investigation of environmental health issues. Including demonstrated competence in the use of databases, statistical and other software programs (R, SQL, SAS) for the capture, analysis and presentation of data.
- Experience and understanding of communicable disease control methods, surveillance and/or research.
- Experience in planning and program management with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders to develop public health preparedness plans.
- Ability to work co-operatively with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team, with internal partners within the health service and external agencies.
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/
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For enquiries, please contact Kylie Aloua via email at kylie.aloua@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 8 May 2026
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