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Senior Data Collection Officer
Brisbane
Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Queensland Health!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/HPSP688694 |
| Closing date | 09-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 7 March 2027 |
| Contact person | Regan Molloy |
| Contact details | 0721008775 Access the National Relay Service |
What you'll do
As the Senior Data Collection Officer, you will lead and coordinate data collection programs, managing workloads, allocating resources, and providing technical leadership to ensure the integrity, quality, and effectiveness of health information systems across Queensland Health. You will oversee the evaluation of data sources, collection methods, and processing practices, while developing and implementing quality assurance procedures to identify and resolve discrepancies. The role involves undertaking special projects, particularly in quality control, and providing expert advice to senior management on terminology, data definitions, data collection processes, and information systems. You will build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, users, government agencies, and professional bodies, and represent Queensland Health on state and interdepartmental committees. In addition, you will support staff development through coaching, performance management, training, and recruitment activities, while fostering ethical decision-making and leading teams to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with organisational goals.
About you
We are searching for someone who has:
- Demonstrated high level of skill in managing statistical collections involving provision of data to effectively and efficiently meet user and provider needs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop professional and clerical staff at all levels in line with contemporary human resource management practices.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and analyse problems, develop and implement remedial strategies and exercise initiative and responsibility in the collection of data.
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills in communication, consultation, and negotiation particularly with respect to highly sensitive and confidential data.
- Demonstrated high level of ability in the preparation and critical examination of papers, reports and publications.
- Supervise and manage staff in line with quality human resource management practices with particular reference to employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes
Competitive salaries
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
- Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
- Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Professional development
- Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
- Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
- Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.
Documents
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