• Provide epidemiology advice, support and evidence for health service planning
• Full-time Permanent - Hybrid working options after 6 months
• Hobart CBD location
• Competitive salary ($100-110k) + not-for-profit salary packaging

Tasmania provides an enviable lifestyle offering all the culture, dining experiences and facilities of big cities, in a relaxed and safe community setting. Short commutes to restaurants, beaches, bushwalking and famous mountain biking trails make for the perfect work/life balance. So, if you want the perks of an inner-city lifestyle at a more relaxed pace, a move to Tasmania could be what you need! (Assistance with relocation may apply).

About the opportunity

Primary Health Tasmania has a rare opportunity for a Clinical Epidemiologist to join the Program Strategy and Performance unit contributing to the overall improvement of public health and primary healthcare systems by understanding the factors that affect the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians. The team has access to the most extensive primary health datasets in Tasmania and comprises of a diverse range of professionals, including a public health physician, clinical epidemiologists, statisticians, health data analysts, data visualisation specialists, data engineers, and evaluation experts making it well-placed to advise and drive improvements in the primary health sector.

What would you be doing

Reporting to the Manager – Program Strategy, you will provide high level, expert epidemiological advice, studying patterns and factors that influence the health and service needs of the Tasmanian population. Your main goal is to provide evidence by designing and performing sophisticated health data analysis and reports to improve health outcomes and support the organisation for evidence-based decision making in health program planning and investment.

Here’s what you’ll look like

• Tertiary qualifications in epidemiology, biostatistics or similar and expertise in analysing and applying data in clinical settings
• Expertise in using a range of statistical software packages and analysing health administrative datasets
• Advanced strategic thinking and planning skills and the ability to communicate epidemiological findings clearly and concisely
• You’ll be a culture champion – understanding that every day, you play an important part of what makes Primary Health Tasmania a great place to work

Benefits of working with us

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 – less tax means more take home pay
• Up to $2,650 of pre-tax income can be used to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Hybrid model of working from the office and home (after completion of probation period)
• Discounted private health insurance
• General leave and family care benefits, such as; additional 5 days of paid Carer’s Leave per year, paid Parental Leave, 3 days of paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Relocation assistance may be considered
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture which embraces the diversity of its people

Here’s some information about us

We are a not-for-profit organisation funded by the Australian Government to connect care and keep Tasmanians well and out of hospital. We are one of 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Australia and operate state-wide with offices in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone. Our people and our values are an important part of what makes Primary Health Tasmania a great place to work. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values – respect, collaboration, results and professionalism.

How to apply

If you demonstrate an incredible work ethic and have a strong desire to make your mark in a dynamic workplace environment, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please click "Apply Now" and submit a current resumé and a cover letter outlining your areas of expertise.

A copy of the Position Description is available on www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/careers.

To learn more about the opportunity please contact Benny Antony – Manager Program Strategy and Performance 03 6213 8220.

Diversity Statement

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We recognise the richness that diversity brings to our workplace and believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their ages, nationalities, abilities, religions, genders, sexualities and cultural identities.

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A position description is attached.