Manager - Epidemiology And Surveillance (525205)

Job Q; Hobart; On-site; AUD 155,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Allowance

Travel and relocation assistance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Tasmanian Department of Health seeks a Manager - Epidemiology and Surveillance to lead a complex public health program within the Communicable Diseases Prevention Unit. This role drives epidemiology and surveillance for notifiable conditions, providing strategic direction and oversight to a multi-professional team across Public Health Protection.

Applicants should have postgraduate qualifications in communicable disease epidemiology and surveillance and demonstrated leadership and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in communicable disease epidemiology and surveillance.
• Experience leading multi-professional teams in epidemiology.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex epidemiology and surveillance programs within CDPU.
• Provide strategic planning and operational oversight for notifiable conditions.
• Build networks with stakeholders across Public Health Services and the Tasmanian health system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in epidemiology and surveillance

Job description

#### Job descriptionMedicalJobsAustralia.com Manager - Epidemiology and Surveillance (525205)Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - Public Health ServicesApplications must be submitted by Sunday 18 October, 2026 11:55 PMPosition details

The TeamThe Communicable Diseases Prevention Unit (CDPU) sits within Public Health Protection which sit more broadly in Health Service Operations - Population Health.The Epidemiology and Surveillance team is integral in the multidisciplinary Communicable Diseases Prevention Unit.CDPU delivers an integrated public health function spanning:

The RoleThe Manager - Epidemiology and Surveillance is responsible for leading a complex program, including providing leadership, strategic planning and operational oversight of communicable disease epidemiology and surveillance and for other notifiable conditions of importance to Public Health and the Department of Health.You will needRelevant postgraduate qualifications in communicable disease epidemiology and surveillance, together with extensive professional expertise and experience in communicable disease epidemiology and surveillance.Demonstrable high-level ability to provide professional leadership to, and empower, a multi-professional team to undertake high level communicable disease epidemiology and surveillance activities that influence and inform Departmental decision-making and response and add to continuous service improvement.Highly developed interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, that result in the ability to develop and maintain networks and liaison with a broad range of stakeholders across Public Health Services, within the Tasmanian health system and nationally.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why TasmaniaThe Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointmentFixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 4 January 2027 until 31 December 2027.*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary$154665 to $156671 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.Salary range is in accordance withAllied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2025

Allowances

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.

Eligibility

• Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
• Tertiary qualification-program of study from a recognised tertiary institution with an epidemiological research component, usually at the postgraduate level.
• Eligible for membership with the Australian Epidemiological Association
• Registration-licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration-licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration-licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Desirable criteria

• Extensive experience in emergency management processes as they relate to public health
• Experience in notifiable disease surveillance and reporting
• Demonstrated experience in managing a team of professionals

Applicants should note the position features:Based in Hobart, however both intra- and inter- state travel may be a requirement of the positionNote: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.Statement of Duties:Manager - Epidemiology and Surveillance HP5,2.docxApplication Guide:Applicant Guide.docx

Contact name: Annie Wells Position: Nursing Director - Communicable Diseases Prevention Unit Phone number: 0408 908 122 Email address: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!Move to Tasmania | TasmanianOne Health Podcast - SpotifyOne Health Podcast - AppleTasmanian Health Careers | TasmanianDepartment of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employe

Job Summary

• Published on: 03 Oct, 2026
• Category:
• Vacancy: 10
• Job type: Casual
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• Location: Derwent Bridge, TAS 7140
• Job Nature: Casual
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• Location: TAS - Hobart & Southern Tasmania