Senior Epidemiologist - Doherty Institute
Grade 3 or 4 commensurate with experience
- Full Time Fixed Term position to July 2025 - 80 hours per fortnight including monthly paid day off
- Centrally located at Doherty Institute in Parkville
- Great benefits including generous leave entitlements and salary packaging
About us
The WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza has operated since 1992 and is one of 5 WHO (World Health Organisation) designated Centres that is involved in human influenza virus analysis, influenza vaccine recommendations and influenza antiviral effectiveness monitoring. The Centre also has interests in other respiratory viruses (such as RSV and SARS-CoV-2) and conducts research activities across all of these areas.
Your new role
We are looking for passionate and dedicated individual to head the Epidemiology group at the WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza (WHOCCRRI), VIDRL.
This is a fixed term position with the possibility of extension based on the continuation of Government funding that is currently allotted every 4 years.
In consultation and with the support of the Director and senior staff of the WHOCCRRI, you will lead the epidemiology program at the Centre to:
- Enhance the value of the Centre's virological surveillance by improving the representativeness of submitted samples and linkage to available epidemiological data.
- Provide stakeholders with information on the prevalence and characteristics of influenza virus infections and disease burden in Australia and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Present annual interim and final influenza vaccine effectiveness estimates.
- Initiate collaborative research.
- Prepare written reports and papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and present results at national and international conferences.
About you
You have formal qualifications in Epidemiology, as well as:
- Expertise in designing and leading complex epidemiological studies.
- Expertise in data management, statistical analysis and reporting using R software.
- Strong written communication skills, including preparation of reports for government to guide policy, and peer-reviewed publications report research outputs.
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively with collaborators in a range of environments, including government, public health laboratories and research organizations.
- Track record of publications in relevant Epidemiological or infectious diseases journals.
Benefits of working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital:
- Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
- Ongoing reward and recognition programs including monthly ‘You Made a Difference’ awards celebrating staff and teams across the organisation.
- Take advantage of an expanding employee benefits program, with comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programs to support work life balance, including onsite staff gym and staff vaccination program.
- Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
- Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
- Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.
The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equity for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.
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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check, and where applicable, Working With Children Check (WWCC). All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment including evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses) and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine (mandatory for all clinical and or patient facing roles) prior to commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.