Manager, Public Health 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

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/19831/1947495

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on
supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with
communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and
wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

About the role:

The Manager, Public Health Platforms is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, governance and continuous improvement of Victoria's communicable disease epidemiology and surveillance systems.

Acting as the business subject matter expert, the position leads key projects and initiatives that strengthen the collection, analysis and reporting of public health data to support evidence-based decision-making and improve health outcomes for Victorians.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

Key Accountabilities Include:

• Leads a team of specialised professionals working in the field of data and information management, epidemiology and surveillance including ensuring ongoing professional development.
• Works with internal stakeholders including the eHealth Division and external stakeholders including pathology laboratories to ensure Victoria has fit for purpose systems to enable the safe and efficient collection and storage of the data needed to manage notifiable conditions.
• Provides leadership and guidance to ensure effective surveillance capabilities are embedded across the public health network, while working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, Local Public Health Units, pathology providers and other partners to support best-practice monitoring, response and reporting.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, project delivery and people management capabilities, with a focus on driving innovation, performance and system excellence across the public health sector.

Qualification (s):

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

Specialist expertise:

• Demonstrated experience in managing a team of professionals.
• Demonstrated significant professional experience in the field of communicable disease epidemiology and public health surveillance, data and systems.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enablingVictorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process a t [e-mail] . For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health .

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in line with our Privacy Policy .

Applications close Monday 2 November 2026 at 11.59pm