Epidemiologist

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Epidemiologist role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Gippsland Regional Public Health Unit at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Gippsland Regional Public Health Unit is looking for Epidemiologist to join our growing team on a full-time (1.0EFT) ongoing basis.

The Epidemiologist role is responsible for translating complex, multi-source health data into actionable insights that information public health policy, planning and interventions across the Gippsland region. Working closely with government partners and other local public health units, the Epidemiologist will help shape evidence-based strategies to improve health outcomes for priority populations.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Epidemiologist is:

• Lead communicable disease surveillance, monitoring and analysis to identify trends and inform rapid responses.
• Conduct advanced epidemiologist analyses using multiple data sources to support evidence-informed public health decision-making.
• Develop population health outcomes frameworks, reporting systems and evaluation processes for key public health initiatives.
• Communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders, through clear reports and visualisations.
• Collaborate with internal teams, government departments and research partners to support public health programs and research activities.
• Contribute to quality assurance, data governance and continuous improvement of epidemiological practice.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Post graduate qualifications in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of epidemiological methods and population health surveillance.
• Advanced skills in data management and statistical software (e.g., R Suites, Power BI or similar).
• Demonstrated experience working with large data sets and delivery high-quality reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
• A collaborative mindset with proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and agencies.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Shereen Labib, Medical & Epidemiology Manager via email: Shereen.Labib@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications close: 03 November 2025

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Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.