Senior Data and Information Management Officer

Job title: Senior Data and Information Management Officer

Company: Tasmanian Government


Job description: 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.The Role:This role will be responsible for creating data collection tools using an html-based platform (Whispir), matching and transforming large volumes of data across multiple information systems. The incumbent will contribute to the day-to-day work of the health informatics team including information monitoring, data entry, data validation and data management activities required to provide a high-level public health response in Tasmania.You will need:

  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including proven conflict resolution, negotiation and liaison skills and the capacity to work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing data collection tools for communicable diseases in SQL, HTML or related programming software, working with web-based information systems and data transfer across multiple systems
  • Demonstrated extensive skills and experience with database management, data management processes, and the ability to produce meaningful and accurate reports and submissions.

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 as soon as possible 30 June 2027.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 $94263 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

  • Salary range is in accordance withPublic Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

  • Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be foundEligibility: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.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe 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:Application Guide: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.For more information:Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Name: Karen Mureya
Position: Manager Epidemiology and Surveillance
Phone number: 0460 018 301
Email address: karen.banda@health.tas.gov.auWhat it is like working at the Department of Health?Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Expected salary: $81915 – 94263 per year

Location: Tasmania

Job date: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:34:20 GMT

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