Surveillance Officer

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Learning and development opportunities

Gym discounts and Employee Assistance

Job summary

SESLHD is seeking a Surveillance Officer in the Epidemiology team within the Public Health Unit. You will ensure high quality surveillance data across NSW Health databases and assist in outbreak and response activities.

The role supports disease notifications, liaises with laboratories, and contributes to communication planning for public health events, including cruise ship surveillance programs.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in public health or equivalent as determined by the organisation.
• Knowledge of infectious disease surveillance processes or laboratory diagnostics is essential.
• Strong time-management with ability to handle multiple deadlines in a high-volume setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with data quality activities and database management.
• Proficiency with NSW Health web-based information systems is desirable or ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide disease notification surveillance and liaison with pathology laboratories.
• Support Public Health Unit in Human Biosecurity and Cruise Ship Program activities.
• Contribute to public communication planning as directed by the Manager Epidemiology, Biopreparedness and Research.

Skills

Infectious diseases surveillance

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data quality

MS Office proficiency

Independent work

Education

Public health qualification or equivalent

Tools

Notifiable Conditions Information Management System

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 3 September 2027

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $46.06 - $ 61.28 per hour Plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ704045

Location: Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick

Application Close Date: 11 November 2026

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The surveillance officer is part of the Epidemiology team within the Public Health Unit. The team ensures high quality surveillance data in the relevant NSW Health databases and assist in outbreak and response activities. The team also co-ordinates surveillance of public health risks arising on cruise ships in NSW.

The surveillance officer provides services specifically related to disease notifications and liaison with pathology laboratories, supports the Public Health Unit’s Human Biosecurity and Cruise Ship Program and public communication planning as directed by the Manager Epidemiology, Biopreparedness and Research.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a public health field or equivalent as determined by the organisation, or relevant equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of the processes of infectious diseases surveillance or laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills with the ability to be flexible, adapt work practices and prioritise workload to meet conflicting deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• High level experience with managing databases and undertaking data quality activities.
• High level skills with MS suite of software with competency in the use of NSW Health web based Notifiable Conditions Information Management System desirable, or a demonstrated capacity to learn new systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to progress assigned responsibilities within agreed or designated timeframes in a high volume work environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

For role related queries or questions, please contact Adam Capon via email at [e-mail]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social‑economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website