Epidemiologist

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preventive Health SA – Epidemiology & Research is seeking an Epidemiologist to perform statistical analysis of population health survey data and public health datasets.

You will apply strong information skills to support staff and collaborators, contribute to health reference resources, and help inform public health decisions.

Appointment is subject to Criminal History Check and immunisation requirements.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree including epidemiology, statistics, or public health.

Responsibilities

• Statistical analysis of population health survey data and public health data.
• Apply information skills to support staff and collaborators with health reference needs.
• Contribute to health reference resources and inform public health decisions.

Skills

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Data analysis

Public health

Education

Epidemiology/Statistics/Public Health degree

Job description

Preventive Health SA – Epidemiology & Research

Salary: $73,710 to $89,891 – AHP1 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months

Overview

• The Epidemiologist is accountable to the Senior Epidemiologist and the Manager of the Data Analytics and Health Translation team for the statistical analysis of population health survey data, public health data, and the use of information skills to contribute to the general health-related reference needs of staff within Preventive Health SA and other customers and collaborators as may be arranged.

Preventive Health SA is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees.

We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment.

You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 952055

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

• A relevant degree which includes study in epidemiology, statistics, public health, or information studies is required for this position.

Enquiries

Benjamin Krumeich Acting Manager Data Analytics & Health Translation

Phone: [phone]

E-mail: [emailprotected]

Application Closing Date Saturday, 17 October 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 952055 - Epidemiologist - Epidemiology & Research - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines