Cancer Registries Epidemiologist

ACT Health Directorate is seeking an appropriately qualified person with broad experience working with epidemiological and health-related data to fill the position of Epidemiologist within the Cancer Registries team of the Epidemiology Section. The Epidemiology Section is responsible for the provision of timely and accurate information on the health of the ACT population to assist in the development and evaluation of policies and interventions to improve health. The work program of the section is determined by national health and territory health priorities and includes maintenance of the ACT Cancer Registry, required by law.

For further information please see the Position Description attached.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

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**Eligibility/other requirements**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Science (Health or Social Science; major in Epidemiology or Biostatistics) or Bachelor of Public Health (major in Epidemiology) are essential. Experience working within a population cancer registry or clinical quality registry is highly desirable but not essential.

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**Note**:This is a temporary position for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

You will also need to include a current Curriculum Vitae including details of work history, professional memberships, qualifications and the contact details of at least two referees.

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**Note**:
This is a temporray position for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.