Deputy Head/epidemiologist

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time

-Location: Melbourne | Parkville
Job type: Full time
Organisation: The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Research, Medical
Reference: 68292

**Deputy Head/Epidemiologist - VIDRL Epidemiology Unit**
- ** Full Time, Permanent position - 80 hours per fortnight including monthly ADO**:

- ** Up to $12k tax free earnings through salary packaging**:

- ** Centrally located at Doherty Institute - Parkville**:

- ** Grade 4 Scientist
**About us**
- The Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL) is a leading Australian infectious diseases reference laboratory located at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne, Victoria.
- The Epidemiology Unit within VIDRL supports the laboratory’s core functions, as well as engaging in collaborative local, national and international projects with partners in the Doherty, Parkville precinct and beyond.
- Under the Doherty Epidemiology directors leadership, the team has access to the broader capabilities and development opportunities of Doherty Epidemiology and related networks.

**Your new role**:

- Assist with management, supervision and training of staff and students within Doherty and through the Master of Public Health at the University of Melbourne;
- Lead engagement with internal and external stakeholders including local public health units, State and Commonwealth Departments of Health;
- Initiate and support projects focused on service delivery, generation of new knowledge and translational public health research;
- Undertake Unit management functions including budget development and review, operational oversight of staff workload and recruitment.

**About you**:
You have a Masters of Applied Epidemiology or equivalent training and professional experience, as well as:

- A track record of multi-disciplinary and cross sectoral engagement and collaboration with government, clinicians and researchers;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Specific interest or expertise in genomic epidemiology, emerging infectious diseases, respiratory virus infections or vaccine preventable diseases.

**Why work with us?**
- Opportunities to develop new skills, ideas and networks to enhance your career progression and prospects;
- Enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive multi-disciplinary team;
- Work within or be part of a world class research/public health institute
- Salary packaging, onsite parking and close to public transport.

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.
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