Manager, Public Health Data & Surveillance Platforms

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible working hours

Job summary

The Department of Health in Victoria is seeking a high-level leader to manage Public Health Platforms. This role focuses on strategic oversight, governance and continuous improvement of communicable disease epidemiology and surveillance systems.

You will guide projects strengthening data collection and reporting to support evidence-based decisions and better health outcomes for Victorians. As the business SME, you will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with Local Public Health Units and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in epidemiology, data and surveillance, public health, or related field, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of specialised professionals working in data and information management, epidemiology and surveillance with ongoing professional development.
• Oversees data collection, analysis and reporting of notifiable conditions in Victoria.
• Provides leadership to embed effective surveillance capabilities across the public health network and collaborates with partners.
• Drives innovation, performance and system excellence across the public health sector.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Public health data interpretation

Data management

Education

Postgraduate qualification in epidemiology, data and surveillance, public health, or related field

Job description

The Department of Health in Victoria is seeking a high-level leader to manage Public Health Platforms. This role focuses on strategic oversight, governance and continuous improvement of communicable disease epidemiology and surveillance systems.

You will guide projects strengthening data collection and reporting to support evidence-based decisions and better health outcomes for Victorians. As the business SME, you will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with Local Public Health Units and