Disease Control Specialist

2 weeks ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia beBeeEpidemiologist Full time $123,717 - $134,336
Job Description

The Communicable Disease Prevention Unit is responsible for preventing and controlling communicable diseases within Tasmania. Our team actively engages with the public and collaborates closely with stakeholders to prevent and respond effectively to notifiable diseases.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide high-level epidemiological expertise and facilitate the development of surveillance systems, including negotiating access to data and relationships with entities supplying data.
  • Identify health intelligence needs and lead the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of communicable disease surveillance data, including identifying trends and clusters of disease.
  • Lead or participate in investigations of disease outbreaks and subsequent control activities.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A postgraduate qualification in epidemiology or biostatistics or a postgraduate qualification in Public Health.
  • Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role.
Benefits

As an employee of our department, you can expect:

  • A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
  • Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access fitness facilities across Tasmania for a small weekly fee.
Others

Tasmania offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

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