Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to November 2025, with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $64.12 - $72.84 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ526370
Location: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close: 15 December 2024 – 11:59pm
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology are currently seeking a temporary, part time Epidemiologist to join the Pathogen Genomics team at the Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR) in Westmead Hospital's Microbiology Department.
This position complements the existing team at the Department, providing NSW Health Pathology's state-wide Pathogen Genomics Service. The Service aims to enhance NSW's ability to investigate and control disease outbreaks and emerging infection threats as well as to deliver more rapid and accurate identification and tracking of infectious diseases.
The successful applicant will be working as a Genomic Epidemiologist in close collaboration with a team comprising a genomic epidemiologist, bioinformaticians, laboratory scientists and clinicians at the ICPMR. The role requires an understanding of pathogen genomics, bioinformatics and epidemiology to effectively understand genomic analyses and results in order to communicate findings with key public health stakeholders. Strong data analysis, written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work and contribute as a member of a large, multidisciplinary team. In addition, the role also involves participation in multijurisdictional genomic outbreak analysis teams, as well as participation in national committees and disease control projects.
Further details of the role and responsibilities are in the Position Description and Statement of Duties.
What we can offer you Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefitsCorporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness PassportLearning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning What you will be doing Critically oversee and continue the development of the implementation of whole genome sequencing (WGS)-based characterisation in improving population health outcomes of endemic cases and community outbreaks caused by pathogens of public health significance, including SARS-CoV-2, Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes and Mycobacterium tuberculosisIdentify enablers and barriers to the most optimal use of pathogen genomics by clinicians and public health professionalsRecommendations for implementing routine genomic surveillance in NSW and AustraliaThe state-wide up skilling of the infectious diseases network in genomic surveillance to facilitate translation into public health practice. Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: Appropriate post graduate qualifications in public health or epidemiology or equivalent and/or relevant experience and record of achievement advising, monitoring and reporting on communicable diseases.Extensive experience in public health, including demonstrated expert knowledge of communicable disease surveillance, prevention and control.High-level technical expertise in genomics and epidemiological methods and demonstrated experience in the application of these methods to public health practice.Highly computer literate including demonstrated knowledge of data collection and analytical software, such as SAS, EPIINFO and Access or similar.Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyse data, including laboratory notification data, using appropriate statistical methods, and prepare high quality epidemiological reports.High level consultation and negotiation skills, in order to effectively manage and influence interactions with key internal and external partners.Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience in scientific writing for publications in peer-reviewed journals. Need more information?
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Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
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Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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