Role type: Full-time Fixed-term for 24 months
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: School of Biomedical Sciences
Salary: UOM 7– $102,338 – 110,780 p.a. plus 17% super
- Conduct genomic and epidemiological surveillance for infectious diseases.
- Leads innovation of surveillance programs, fostering collaboration and advancing genomic epidemiology locally and internationally.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About The Role
The Senior Epidemiologist role within the Microbiological Diagnostic Unit Public Health Laboratory (MDU PHL) involves leading genomic and epidemiological analysis and reporting for infectious diseases surveillance and control. This position focuses on genomic and epidemiological surveillance of Carbapenemase-producing Organisms (CPOs), requiring collaboration with stakeholders, development of surveillance programs, and contribution to research and capacity building activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Perform, interpret, and report analysis of epidemiological, genomic, and other laboratory data
- Initiate and support projects focused on implementing improvements in existing public health and genomic surveillance programs, particularly implementation of new analysis methods
- Represent relevant surveillance programs within the Doherty Institute, and at state and national meetings, working groups and committees
- Build collaborations with key contacts in the Victorian Departments of Health, Local Public Health Units and within the Doherty Institute in relation to their scope of work
Who We Are Looking For
You will excel in this role with your strong communication and stakeholder management skills, complemented by effective presentation abilities and diplomacy. Your capacity to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and engage with diverse stakeholders ensures successful outcomes in this role.
You will also have:
- A tertiary qualification in epidemiology, public health, pathogen genomics, or similar together with relevant epidemiological or public health experince
- Demonstrated experience in infectious disease epidemiology and/or public health surveillance
- Experience with, or interest and ability in, epidemiological or phylodynamic modelling approaches
- Considerable experience in analysis of epidemiological, genomic, and/or public health data, including knowledge of relevant analysis programs.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – School of Biomedical Sciences
Since joining the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences in 2015, our School has been a powerhouse of biomedical education and research. With three dynamic departments, 85 cutting-edge research groups, and a vibrant student body, we're shaping the future of healthcare. Our mission is to foster innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, empowering the next generation of researchers to lead the biomedical revolution and transform human health worldwide.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
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