Are you passionate about making a difference in emergency healthcare in the heart of Central Queensland? Join us as an Emergency Department Data Officer at Rockhampton Hospital and be a part of the backbone of life-saving services!

This exciting, permanent part-time opportunity offers a dynamic role supporting our busy Emergency Department team, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of critical health data that helps deliver exceptional patient care. You'll play a key role in data validation, reporting, and system support, working closely with clinical staff to enhance data quality and compliance across multiple sites within Central Queensland.

If you're a detail-oriented professional with skills in Microsoft Office and have a knack for learning new systems, this is your opportunity to contribute to essential healthcare operations.

Job details

About us:

The Emergency Department (ED) at Rockhampton Hospital serves as a critical care facility providing urgent and emergency medical services to the local community and surrounding regions. It is equipped to handle a wide range of medical emergencies, including trauma, medical illnesses, and other urgent health issues. The department operates 24/7, staffed by a team of healthcare professionals including emergency physicians, nurses, and support staff dedicated to delivering prompt and comprehensive care.

About the role:

The Emergency Department Data Officer (EDDO) provides support to the Emergency Department Business Practice Improvement Officer (ED BPIO) in the delivery of technical advice and high-quality data auditing to meet mandatory and statutory reporting requirements. This involves monitoring, reviewing, and improving the quality of health activity data collected in the Emergency Department of Rockhampton Hospital (and peripheral Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service sites) with the aim of assuring quality health information is reported in line with state-wide and local Emergency Departments Key Performance Indicators (KPI) requirements.

About you:

• While not mandatory, advanced skills in QHERS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Email (Outlook) to prepare data requests, and collation of information would be well regarded.
  • Ability to quickly develop expertise in other information technology systems and databases to extract data and develop reports would be well regarded.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of information systems for their ability to collect information and report health information.
• Well-developed and high level oral and written communication, consultation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data collection and reporting requirements related to Emergency Department KPI's.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $79,924 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) RK5H652926 

Applications close: Tuesday, 19 August 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.

• RK5H652926 -Emergency Department Data Officer (PDF, 338KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants