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 team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

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

The Epidemiologist is a senior specialist role providing strategic leadership in epidemiology within the Gippsland Regional Public Health Unit (GRPHU). The position is responsible for advanced data design, analysis and interpretation, supporting evidence-informed decision-making through high-quality reporting, visualisation and governance of population level data. Working across communicable disease surveillance and broader population health domains, the Epidemiologist translate complex, multi-source data into meaningful insights that inform regional health strategy and action. The role collaborates closely with other Victorian local public health units, the Department of Health and partner organisations, contributing to whole-of-region public health improvement and evolving public health responses.

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

The role of the Epidemiologist is to:

• Lead communicable disease surveillance by tracking diseases trends and outbreaks, analysing transmission patterns and maintaining situational awareness to inform timely public health responses.
• Source, analyse and interpret complex epidemiologist and population-level datasets using specialised statistical tolls to identify trends, risks and emerging issues.
• Develop high-quality reports, dashboards and data visualisations to support GRPHU activities, statutory reporting and stakeholder decision-making.
• Support population health planning by developing outcome frameworks, monitoring systems and evaluations of public health initiatives and interventions.
• Communicate epidemiological findings and concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders through presentations, visualisations and written reports.
• Maintain data quality and governance through quality assurance processes, case and outbreak reviews, and continuous improvement of surveillance and reporting systems.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in epidemiology, biostatistics or public health (e.g. MPH, Master of Epidemiology, Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology or Biostatistics).
• Demonstrated expertise in epidemiological methods for communicable disease surveillance, population health analysis and public health evaluation.
• Advanced skills in data management, statistical analysis and visualisation using tools such as R and Power BI, with strong understanding of data governance.
• Proven ability to generate actionable insights from data, supported by high-quality analytical writing and reporting.
• Capacity to work independently while contributing to team-based programs, research activities and collaboration with state-wide public health partners (regional knowledge and research experience desirable).

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 Tim Owen, Deputy Director GRPHU email on Tim.Owen@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: 05 May 2026

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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.