Executive Level 1
Population Health Division
Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
Canberra ACT
Reference Number 1725
$60,081 - $66,928 pa

The Communicable Diseases and Health Protection Branch is responsible for the national leadership and coordination in communicable and non-communicable disease control policy and action within a population health environment.

The Surveillance and Epidemiology Section is seeking someone who can contribute to the development and implementation of national communicable disease surveillance programs, by overseeing data management, undertaking epidemiological and other statistical analysis, contributing to policy and specialist advice and undertaking specialised projects. The successful candidate will liaise with key stakeholders, including government and non-government groups and other professional bodies.

Tertiary qualifications in epidemiology, statistics or public health are essential. Tertiary
qualifications specific to communicable disease epidemiology would be an advantage.

Further information: Dr Jenean Spencer on (02) 6289 7552 or email
jenean.spencer@health.gov.au

Selection documentation: Lynne Hawker on (02) 6289 8698 or email
lynne.hawker@health.gov.au

Submission Details: jobapps@health.gov.au or printed applications can be mailed
to:
The Recruitment Officer
Department of Health & Ageing
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601

Closing Date: 1 November 2002.
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