Ready to combine your tech skills, data know-how and passion for better healthcare? Join us in Rockhampton ED as our newest Emergency Department Data Officer and play a key role in supporting a fast-paced 24/7 service that helps our community when they need us most.

This temporary part-time opportunity from September 2026 to September 2027 offers the chance to make a real impact by keeping systems running smoothly, improving data quality and helping clinical teams deliver exceptional care. If you love solving problems, working with information systems and turning data into meaningful insights, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Bring your curiosity, technical skills and passion for improvement – we’ll provide the opportunity to grow, collaborate and make a difference behind the scenes of emergency care!

Job details

About us:

We're a fast-paced, 24/7 service providing urgent and emergency care to our local community and surrounding regions when it matters most.

From trauma and critical illness to unexpected health concerns, our dedicated team of emergency physicians, nurses and support staff work together to deliver timely, compassionate and high-quality care.

Working closely with teams across the hospital, we're focused on helping patients receive the right care at the right time –stabilising, supporting and guiding them through their healthcare journey when they need us most.

About the role:

• Keep ED information systems running smoothly by providing reporting, system management and technical support across Rockhampton Hospital and surrounding sites.
• Help turn data into insights by supporting activity reporting, data collection, audits and compliance requirements.
• Champion data quality through validation, education and quality assurance activities.
• Support our teams to succeed by delivering training, onboarding new staff and troubleshooting system challenges.

About you:

• Confidence working with information systems and databases, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and reporting tools.
• Understand health information, data collection and reporting requirements, including Emergency Department KPIs.
• Bring strong skills in data analysis, quality assurance and turning information into meaningful reports.
• Skilled in tools such as QHERS, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook (highly regarded, but not essential).

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $82,720 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $47.14 - $52.23 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6H689621

Applications close: Wednesday, 19 August 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6H689621 - Emergency Department Data Officer (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)