Your role
As an epidemiologist in public health, you'll study diseases, track outbreaks, and use data to help prevent the spread of disease. Your work will protect people's health and help prevent illness in Queensland.
Some epidemiologists may also apply skills and qualifications in health economics to look at healthcare costs and provide advice on policies and funding to improve population health.
What you'll do
In your role, you will:
- Collect data using surveys, interviews, and other research techniques
- Use specialised computer programs to study data and communicate results
- Track disease patterns and study outbreaks
- Work with researchers and public health teams
- Review health programs to ensure they are effective
To learn more about this role, visit the Australasian Epidemiological Association website.
Qualifications
To work as an epidemiologist at Queensland Health you may need a university master's degree in epidemiology.
In some cases, a postgraduate degree in public health with a focus on epidemiology or biostatistics may also be accepted.
Wages
Your pay will depend on your health practitioner (HP) classification and employment status. Read our health practitioner wage rates.
Career progression
Queensland Health generally employs epidemiologists with a postgraduate master's qualification at HP level 4 (HP4) and above.
In some locations, cadet (HP level 1) positions may be available for those studying university qualifications to become an epidemiologist.
Public health units also employ data analysts to support the work of epidemiologists.
Read more about technical, administrative and other supporting roles in public health.
How to apply
We advertise all our jobs on the Queensland Government SmartJobs website. We also have information about the application process.