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Epidemiologist Full Time Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Epidemiologist role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Gippsland Regional Public Health Unit at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. Gippsland Regional Public Health Unit is looking for an Epidemiologist to join our growing team on a fulltime (1.0EFT) basis. The Epidemiologist role is responsible for translating complex, multisource health data into actionable insights that inform public health policy, planning and interventions across the Gippsland region. Working closely with government partners and other local public health units, the Epidemiologist will help shape evidencebased strategies to improve health outcomes for priority populations. Responsibilities Lead communicable disease surveillance, monitoring and analysis to identify trends and inform rapid responses. Conduct advanced epidemiologic analyses using multiple data sources to support evidenceinformed public health decisionmaking. Develop population health outcomes frameworks, reporting systems and evaluation processes for key public health initiatives. Communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences, including technical and nontechnical stakeholders, through clear reports and visualisations. Collaborate with internal teams, government departments and research partners to support public health programmes and research activities. Contribute to quality assurance, data governance and continuous improvement of epidemiologic practice. About you Ideal candidates for this role will have: Postgraduate qualifications in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health or a related field. Strong knowledge of epidemiologic methods and population health surveillance. Advanced skills in data management and statistical software (e.g. R, Power BI or similar). Demonstrated experience working with large data sets and delivering highquality reports. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts. A collaborative mindset with proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and agencies. Benefits Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum. Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum. Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education. A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities. Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing. Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services. Interested in this exciting opportunity but want more information? We encourage you to contact Shereen Labib, Medical & Epidemiology Manager via email [email protected] for a confidential discussion. Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer. Diversity and inclusion We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH''s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email [email protected]. How to apply Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and a current resume. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Before commencement, the successful applicant will provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current seasonal influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies. #J-18808-Ljbffr