Data & Analytics Manager - Local Public Health Unit

Reference Number: 2023

Job Title: Data & Analytics Manager - Local Public Health Unit 

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time                                                                

Hours per Fortnight: 80 

Classification: Scientist Grade 3 Years 1-4 (VY9 - VZ3) 

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 19/08/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: William Cross on William.Cross@gvhealth.org.au 
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the role: 

The Data and Analytics Manager will lead the GVPHU intelligence functions as they relate to local communicable and non-communicable disease epidemiology

This will include working closely with the epidemiologists, data analysts, clinical staff and operational staff within the unit to develop situational awareness, operational tools and evaluation reports across the primary domains of function in the public health unit, including communicable disease control, health promotion, and disease prevention. This role will also be required to liaise with equivalent roles in other public health units in Victoria to share intelligence and expertise as appropriate.

This Data and Analytics Manager will liaise with a number of other external agencies to secure access to relevant datasets including the Victorian State Department of Health, the Commonwealth Department of Health, and others. This role is required to develop a good understanding of all existing data sharing agreements between GVPHU and external agencies, and ensure that data transfer, storage and dissemination is in keeping with these guidelines and broader legislative requirements for data privacy.

This is a management position and carries with it the professional responsibilities of daily operational leadership, management of staff operational issues, training, and administrative requirements. This role will oversee a range of analytical projects completed by data analysts, staff epidemiologists and research students. This role will also provide technical input into a range of additional projects completed by other teams in the unit.

The Successful candidate will have:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in either Data Science, Applied Science, or Epidemiology or higher from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of the Australian and Victorian health system, as well as emerging directions within health nationally and internationally 
• Experience in data analytics and applying statistical methods 
• Experience in undertaking epidemiological investigations and developing outbreak reports
• Experience conducting, writing and publishing academic research  

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.