Senior Epidemiologist

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is seeking an epidemiologist to lead surveillance and research on vaccine-preventable, blood-borne, gastrointestinal and other communicable diseases in CQ region.

You will provide expert epidemiological guidance to CQHHS and partners, interpret data, and support safety, quality and risk improvements through analysis of outcomes and audits.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration or credentialed to practice in epidemiology or public health.
• Ability to apply epidemiological principles to complex clinical and public health situations.
• Experience advising health authorities and partner organisations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead communicable disease surveillance and research across multiple disease areas.
• Provide expert epidemiological advice to CQHHS, Queensland Health and partners.
• Turn complex health data into practical insights for clinicians and policymakers.
• Support patient safety, quality and risk improvement by analysing data and incidents.

Skills

Epidemiology

Public Health

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in epidemiology/public health

Postgraduate in epidemiology/biostatistics/public health

Job description

About us:The Quality and Safety Division helps CQHHS deliver safer, more effective and person-centred care by providing clinical teams with the frameworks, expertise and practical support to identify risks, understand performance and continuously improve.The Risk and Informatics Team is the data and risk powerhouse behind this work. They turn complex healthcare data into clear, useful insights, tracking trends, emerging risks and quality indicators so leaders and frontline staff can make informed decisions. They also oversee risk and audit systems, develop dashboards and reporting tools, support governance committees, and provide training so staff can confidently use data to improve care.About the role:Lead communicable disease surveillance and research across areas including blood-borne viruses, gastrointestinal, vaccine-preventable, sexually transmissible, vector-borne and zoonotic diseases.Provide expert epidemiological advice to CQHHS, Queensland Health and partner organisations, supporting effective interventions, research and evidence-based decision-making.Turn complex health data into practical insights, interpreting epidemiological data, research and literature so clinicians, policymakers and the public can understand and use it.Support patient safety, quality and risk improvement by analysing information such as consumer feedback, clinical incidents, audits and patient outcomes to identify trends and opportunities for better care.About you:Qualified in epidemiology or public health: A tertiary qualification with an epidemiology focus, or postgraduate qualifications in epidemiology, biostatistics or public health.Professionally registered or eligible for membership: Current AHPRA registration and annual practising certificate where applicable, or eligibility for relevant Australian professional membership.Credentialed to practise: Successful applicants must complete CQHHS credentialing and have an approved Scope of Clinical Practice, with ongoing review as required.Ability to apply epidemiological principles to complex clinical and public health situations, adapting established approaches when needed.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $94,415 p.a. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6H690295Applications close: Sunday, 30 August 2026#Rockhampton #CQHHS #QH #CQHealthThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.