The role  
As an Advanced Researcher, you will exemplify Queensland Health's core values and ensure adherence to defined service quality standards and health and safety policies. Your role involves leveraging specialised scientific expertise in environmental health to gather and critically analyse relevant evidence and research. You will actively participate in both departmental and extramural research activities, utilising environmental health monitoring data to inform evidence-based clinical and regulatory decisions. 

Furthermore, your contributions to policy and strategy development will be guided by your high-level scientific knowledge, enabling you to apply evidence and judgment effectively in risk management and communication processes. Through your comprehensive reports, presentations, and expert advice, you will facilitate informed decision-making among various stakeholders while demonstrating strong management skills to lead and monitor programs and strategies based on expert analysis of monitoring data, thereby contributing to population health outcomes.

The successful person
To excel in this role, you should possess proven specialised knowledge and skills in contemporary health statistics, as well as expertise in research design and analysis methods relevant to environmental health practice. Your ability to apply evidence-based principles to facilitate innovative decisions in complex environmental health scenarios or multidisciplinary practices is crucial.

Additionally, you should demonstrate proficiency in providing guidance to senior managers and stakeholders regarding environmental health monitoring and surveillance methods and service requirements. Your capacity to drive change through quality improvement initiatives and offer clinical supervision to personnel highlights your leadership abilities.

Please note that candidates must hold at least a tertiary degree in science or applied science with a significant statistical component, or in medical or environmental science with statistical emphasis. While not mandatory, possessing a master's degree or PhD (or substantial progress towards one) with a significant focus on statistics, biostatistics, or epidemiology related to public health is highly desirable to fulfill the competencies required for this position.

About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

Under the leadership of the Deputy Director General, QPHaSS brings together key system support functions and the surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases and public health risks in Queensland. QPHaSS leads the state-wide planning and coordination of programs and services to prevent or control, health-related diseases, hazards and harmful practices and enhance protective health factors to promote the overall health and wellbeing of Queenslanders. The scope of service covers the whole State across four key pillars: Pathology Queensland; Biomedical Technology Services, Forensic and Scientific Services and Public Health.
 
Benefits 
•    A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment 
•    Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading.
•    Flexible working arrangements
•    Diverse work culture
•    Career training and development

How to apply
To apply for this opportunity:
•    Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
•    A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.