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Data Officer (Public Health)
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Provide data support, cleaning, quality checks and reporting to achieve goals and service objectives in relation to the Queensland immunisation program, Communicable Disease outbreak response, and broader public health programs managed by the Public Health Unit.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC684345 |
| Closing date | 12-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | 3 months with possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Fiona May |
| Contact details | 07 5667 3200 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Data Officer (Public Health) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Contribute to improving public health and immunisation standards
- Use sound interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to provide data and administrative support
- Liaise with and assist internal and external stakeholders, other Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) work units.
- Respond to issues and correspondence from internal and external stakeholders regarding data quality and anomalies
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent part time (45.6 hours per fortnight)
- Base salary ranging from $39.98 - $44.46 per hour
About Us
The aim of the Gold Coast Public Health Unit (GCPHU), and the public health program it administers, is to manage risks to the health and wellbeing of the community by promoting and protecting health and preventing disease. The Unit provides a person and population focused response to communicable and non-communicable diseases, and environmental health hazards, by undertaking risk assessments, delivering immunisation services, health surveillance, prevention programs, public health incident response and monitoring and enforcing public health legislation.
The GCPHU team comprises specialists with expertise in many areas including communicable disease control, immunisation, health surveillance, epidemiology, environmental health, research, water quality, risk assessment, food safety standards and public health regulation. GCPHU employs a multi-disciplinary team of staff including public health physicians, public health nurses, environmental health officers, health promotion officers, epidemiologists, data officers and business services staff delivering the integrated public health program.
The GCPHU is aligned to the Nursing, Midwifery and Patient Experience Division of the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday 12th June 2026.
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC684345
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
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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.
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