Epidemiologist

Bendigo Health is seeking a highly skilled Epidemiologist to join our team in the Loddon-Mallee Public Health Unit. As an Epidemiologist, you will play a vital role in data collation, analysis, and presentation, working closely with our team to develop and implement processes and procedures for region-wide surveillance and reporting.

• Support the LMPHU in evidence-based decision making by producing epidemiological analysis, profiling, and modelling of factors that influence public health in the Loddon Mallee region.
• Provide epidemiological support and advice to the LMPHU by investigating links between cases and transmission dynamics in clusters.
• Analyse and share knowledge of the epidemiology of communicable diseases and other disease threats relevant to the LMPHU.
• Maintain situational awareness of evolving communicable disease and public and population health issues in Victoria, Australia, and overseas.
• Oversee data extraction and produce reports and visualisations to support the activities of the LMPHU.

Bendigo Health is a leader in regional healthcare, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training, and personal development culture. Our organisation is diverse, welcoming, and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program