Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Queensland Health!

Job details

What you'll do

As the Senior Data Officer, you will deliver timely data services, including data linkage, data access and data provisioning, to internal and external Queensland Health stakeholders. You will develop, implement, evaluate and enhance data service capabilities, including data provisioning, integration and emerging technologies, while providing expert advice and consultancy on the extraction, linkage and interpretation of health and health-related data. In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including government authorities, you will contribute to improving linked and non-linked data services to support evidence-based decision making and policy development. You will also provide project management services for Data Services Branch (DSB) data projects, ensuring the effective delivery of strategic data initiatives.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Ability to interrogate complex datasets and relational databases to provide information solutions (including linkage and reporting) that meet clients' needs.
• Ability to initiate, implement, manage, and complete complex data services projects.
• Ability to independently meet deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Competence in interpersonal skills, consultation and effective communication with personnel at all levels in the organisation, external organisations and professional groups.

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

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

• Senior Data Officer RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)