Drive infectious disease research that directly improves public health outcomes.

Access ongoing training and career development in a leading hospital setting.

Benefit from flexible leave, on-site childcare, wellbeing, and salary perks.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $73,440.82 - $104,751.61 + 12% Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Join a dynamic team at Westmead Hospital, a premier teaching facility, where your expertise will drive vital infectious disease research.

Where you'll be working

There is no doubt that you will be stepping into a rewarding career based on campus at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia’s premier teaching hospitals. Located in Sydney’s west, we offer a vibrant, supportive environment where your skills and passion for care can truly thrive.

Working with us you will have access to:

Grow your career with access to ongoing training, tertiary linked development programs.

Enjoy work life balance through generous leave, and access to on-site childcare.

An array of public transport options buses/trains and light rail & subsidised onsite staff parking.

Wellbeing Initiatives including an On-site gym, cafes, and green spaces.

Boost your take home pay via salary packaging, novated leasing, and meal entertainment benefits.

Thrive in a team that values collaboration, diversity, and opportunities to specialise across clinical areas.

What you'll be doing

The Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology – Public Health (CIDM-PH) is an interdisciplinary translational research group within the Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Departments of the Western Sydney Local Health District and NSW Health Pathology.

This postdoctoral role supports infectious diseases research at CIDM-PH, enhancing data analysis capacity to improve public health outcomes.

You Key responsibilities will include:

Analysing pathogen genomics and epidemiology data.

Supporting public health and clinical research.

Developing informatics tools and workflows.

Collaborating across laboratory and health teams.

Translating findings into practice and policy.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume, a cover letter of your experience relevant to the role and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications: Science degree or equivalent qualification.

Selection Criteria

Tertiary degree(s) in a relevant discipline or disciplines including: Medical/Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computer Science and Statistics and relevant experience.

Knowledge of infectious diseases epidemiology.

Track record in quantitative research.

Experience in multidimensional data analysis.

Experience in business intelligence applications.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes.

Requisition ID: REQ597497
Applications Close: 21st September 2025

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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

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Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.

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