Senior Perinatal Epidemiologist

1 day ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government - Department of Health Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

About the role:

The Senior Perinatal Epidemiologist role will provide expert and strategic advice to Safer Care Victoria and the Consultative Council on Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity (CCOPMM). The specific accountabilities are to provide SCV with support relating to perinatal epidemiology, contributing to projects, and analysis and reporting of perinatal epidemiological data to guide policy development and strategic priorities.

The role requires a Senior Perinatal Epidemiologist with experienced in perinatal data analyst, Salesforce database expertise, project management expertise, exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

The successful candidate will have technical expertise in health information management.

  • Provides data and insights on safety and quality performance in the system, including established data submission, analysis, and reporting for the CCOPMM and AIHW.
  • Liaises with Department of Health and other internal data providers where there is shared accountability for safety and quality data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Leads the development of data dashboards to support SCV and CCOPMM strategic programs.
  • Develops new data collection methods and provides new data analysis where required.

This role will be a SCV and CCOPMM representative on major national perinatal reporting groups at the AIHW and provides expert advice to support research, data requests and approvals.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

The following expertise is highly desirable:

  • Epidemiology background with expertise in perinatal and maternal health is essential.
  • Experience working with Victorian hospital data.
  • Familiarity with SCV and Department of Health datasets.
  • Master of Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field is preferred.

What we offer:

  • The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
  • A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
  • A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the `Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

If you have any queries in relation to recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly.

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