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Austin Health•01.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Public Health Fellow - Remote Opportunity

$80K–$100K/year
RemoteHealthTech
Public Health•Epidemiology•Communicable Disease Management•Risk Assessment•Health Promotion

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Public Health Fellow to join our team remotely at Austin Health. As a Public Health Fellow, you will play a crucial role in managing cases, contacts, and outbreaks of notifiable conditions within the North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU) catchment area. This position allows you to work autonomously while contributing to the health and wellbeing of approximately 1.81 million residents in the northeast of metropolitan Melbourne.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct risk assessments and provide public health advice in accordance with Victorian Department of Health protocols.
  • Participate in incident management teams to swiftly control the spread of disease.
  • Serve as a key point of escalation for operational teams regarding communicable disease queries.
  • Engage in after-hours on-call roster for communicable disease notifications and public health management advice.
  • Collaborate with Health Protection, Medical, and Epidemiology teams for effective surveillance and public health management.
  • Develop and maintain trusted relationships with hospital clinicians, general practitioners, and external providers.
  • Support projects in communicable disease control aligned with strategic and business plans.
  • Conduct audits and quality assurance activities to identify risks and inform improvement opportunities.

Requirements

  • Experience in communicable disease or outbreak management.
  • Ability to practice evidence-based public health medicine and work autonomously.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a structured approach to managing competing demands.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary public health teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a consultative approach.
  • Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (FAFPHM) or equivalent.
  • Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Nice to Have

  • Experience in health promotion and prevention strategies.
  • Knowledge of public health policies and regulations.
  • Familiarity with data analysis and reporting in public health.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with generous salary packaging options.
  • Wellness initiatives including discounted fitness memberships and health insurance offers.
  • Onsite childcare facilities and easy access via public transport.
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Public Health Fellow position offers a unique opportunity to work remotely while managing public health cases. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Salary Range
Required
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Optional
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Bonus
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Who Will Succeed Here

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Proficient in epidemiological analysis using tools like R or Python for data analysis and visualization, enabling effective risk assessment and outbreak management.

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Self-motivated and organized, capable of managing multiple public health projects independently in a remote work environment, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

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Strong understanding of communicable disease management protocols and health promotion strategies, with a mindset geared towards community engagement and public health advocacy.

Learning Resources

→Introduction to Epidemiologycourse
→Risk Assessment in Public Healtharticle
→Public Health 101: Introduction to Public Healthguide

Career Path

Public Health Fellow(Now)→Public Health Analyst(1-2 years)→Senior Public Health Consultant(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$130B
Annual Growth
7.2%
AI Adoption in Public Health
45%
Investment in Health Tech
+25%
Labour Demand for Public Health Professionals
+15%
Avg Salary for Public Health Fellows
$75K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Public HealthEpidemiologyCommunicable Disease Management
Growing in Demand
Data Analytics for HealthTelehealth ImplementationHealth Informatics
Declining
Traditional Survey MethodsManual Data Entry

Domain Trends

Increased Use of AI in Epidemiology
AI technologies are being increasingly adopted in epidemiology, with a projected 45% of health departments utilizing AI tools for data analysis by 2025.
Rise of Telehealth Services
The telehealth market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.5%, driven by the need for remote health services, especially post-pandemic.
Focus on Preventive Health
Investment in preventive health measures is rising, with a 30% increase in funding for health promotion initiatives noted in 2023.

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