Job Description

The Role

Reporting to the Team Leader - Information Management (IM) and in accordance with legislation, policy, regulations and processes, the Senior Data and Information Management Officer is responsible for:

• The day-to-day information management activities required for the public health response to communicable diseases in Tasmania.
• Contributing to the improvement and efficiency of data governance and collection of communicable diseases data.
• Supporting data transformation, transfer and storage activities under the supervision of the Team Leader.

Note: - Please refer to the Function Statement and Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team

The Communicable Disease Prevention Unit (CDPU) comprises three divisions: Immunisation, Health Intelligence, and Response including Infection Prevention and Control. The primary purpose of the CDPU is to prevent and control communicable diseases within Tasmania. We actively engage with the public and collaborate closely with stakeholders to prevent and respond effectively to notifiable diseases.

The CDPU has delegated statutory responsibility for aspects of the Public Health Act 1997 and for the Poisons Regulations 2018 relating to immunisation. We receive notifications of diseases from laboratories and medical practitioners as stipulated in the Guidelines for Notifying Diseases and Food Contaminants.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Senior Data and Information Management Officer will:

• Ensure that personal and sensitive information is collected, handled, managed, stored and /or destroyed according to relevant legislation and government policies.
• Conduct data transformation, imports and exports across different databases and processing line lists from external stakeholders including hospitals, outbreak sites and others.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Fixed Term full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 30 June 2027.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$81,915 to $94,263 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in public health or health system management
• Experience in the management of health or surveillance data.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Position Features:

• May be a requirement to work outside normal working hours and be part of an on-call roster when required

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Senior Data and Information Management Officer Band 4 (WORD)

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide (WORD)

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Tianyu Wang
Position: Team Leader
Phone number: 0361666642
Email address: tianyu.wang@health.tas.gov.au

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