Epidemiologist

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

Job summary

Preventive Health SA in Adelaide CBD is hiring an Epidemiologist to conduct statistical analyses of population health survey data and related public health datasets. The role reports to the Senior Epidemiologist and supports the Data Analytics and Health Translation team, with a focus on informing health staff and partners.

The position is full-time under AHP1 terms, with a contract up to 12 months. Applicants should have a degree including epidemiology, statistics, public health, or information

Qualifications

• Epidemiologist conducts statistical analysis of population health survey data and public health data.

Responsibilities

• Statistical analysis of population health survey data and public health data.
• Support staff with information needs and contribute to health translation initiatives.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Education

Degree in epidemiology/public health/statistics/information studies

Job description

Job no: 952055
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Public Health, Research and Data Analysis

• 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.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Saturday, 17 October 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

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

Advertised: 03 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time