Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Centre for Disease Control
Job title Surveillance Data Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2027
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Darwin
Position number 1787 RTF 351933 Closing 21/07/2026
Contact Officer Dr Bhavi Ravindran on 08 8922 8898 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351933
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide epidemiological support for the Centre for Disease Control.
Context statement
Provides epidemiological support to the communicable disease surveillance work undertaken in the public health unit
including surveillance, data analysis, reporting and outbreak public health response.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist with public health response activities for Public Health
2. Liaise with medical and public health professionals, pathology providers, hospitals, government and non-government
agencies and the public on issues related to the surveillance and management of Public Health
3. Surveillance, data management, analysis, interpretation and reporting of communicable disease data
4. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being
undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces
5. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Tertiary qualification in public health, epidemiology or other relevant discipline
2. Demonstrated ability and experience in disease epidemiology, surveillance, investigation and control, including the
analysis of epidemiological data and the preparation of detailed reports.
3. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
environment as well as being able to work independently to meet outcomes in a timely manner.
4. A sound understanding of information technology and knowledge and experience with epidemiological computer
databases and statistical packages.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in public health, epidemiology or other relevant discipline
2. Demonstrated experience undertaking data analysis using Stata
3. An understanding of health issues and health service delivery in the NT and Aboriginal communities
4. Demonstrated ability and experience in communicable disease epidemiology and/or public health response
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
Approved: July 2026 Dr Bhavi Ravindran – Head Surveillance and Response, NT CDC
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