Join our team as a Public Health Data Officer at CQ Public Health Unit!

This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact on community health through expert data management and analysis. You'll support immunisation programs, coordinate the School Immunisation Program, and provide advanced data advice to stakeholders. Work in a collaborative environment with a multidisciplinary team, enjoy flexible work arrangements, and benefit from competitive superannuation, salary packaging, and well-being support.

If you're passionate about public health, data accuracy, and improving community outcomes, apply now!

Job details

About the role:

To provide expertise in data management to achieve program goals and service objectives in relation to the Immunisation Program and Communicable Disease Outbreak response, undertake and document complex quality improvement processes for the collection and maintenance of child, adult, and School Immunisation Program (SIP) vaccination data, with a special focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander vaccination data and other vulnerable populations as required. Provide advanced level data support services and advice to stakeholders through education, training, feedback, provision of immunisation histories and through the production and management of overdue reminder notices.

The Public Health Data Officer is also responsible for the coordination of the School Immunisation Program, in collaboration with the Public Health Nurse – Immunisation, including data collection, Service Agreements, Deeds of Variation, Invoicing and Budget Management.

About you:

• While not mandatory, Cert IV in Training and Assessment would be well regarded.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to liaise and negotiate with team members and a wide variety of health professionals and organisations in order to achieve organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated high level ability in understanding and managing medical or health related databases, including data entry, Excel spreadsheets and production of routine reports from databases.
• Broad knowledge of National and State Immunisation Program Schedules and their reminder systems, or ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve the goals of the work unit.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $114,177 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $45.81 - $50.46 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5E638396

Applications close: Wednesday, 4 June 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 11) 2022.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RK5E638396 - Public Health Data Officer (PDF, 338KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants