Epidemiologist

Department of Health; Darwin; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Darwin is seeking a Professional 2 to provide epidemiological analysis of population health data and support the development and implementation of the population health survey.

The role also supports the Market Basket survey analysis, comparing remote store prices to urban NT baskets, and contributes to injury reporting where required.

Qualifications

• Provide epidemiological analysis of population health data.
• Support development and implementation of population health surveys.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the population health survey.
• Support analysis for the Market Basket survey comparing remote stores pricing to urban NT stores.
• Assist with injury reporting as required.

Skills

Epidemiological analysis

Job description

Professional 2 - Remuneration Package $113,101 - $134,507 (including salary $95,697 - $114,104)

Vacancy Number:

045188

Vacancy Duration:

12 Months

Agency:

Department of Health

Number of Vacancies:

1

Location:

Darwin

Primary Objective:

To provide epidemiological analysis of population health data to support policy and practice decisions in the NT. This position will work on development and implementation of the population health survey. This position will also provide support to the analysis for the Market Basket survey – a report that collates remote stores pricing and compares it to a standard basket of food purchasable from urban NT stores to assess the accessibility and affordability of food. The position will support injury reporting, where required.

Special Instructions:

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy