Data Development Officer (512169)

The Team:

An exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic team providing health system support, data management and reporting. As a valued member of the Health Information Team, you’ll contribute to the delivery of critical operational services, national reporting, and broader departmental initiatives.

You’ll work within a high-performing, multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting and enhancing Tasmania’s health system.

The Role:

The Data Development Officer operates with a large degree of autonomy, reporting to and working under the direction of the Manager Health Information. The role is a key operational resource, and data activities deliver outcomes of a local and national significance.

You will need:

1. Sound knowledge and understanding of the health services sector, state and local health legislation, national health reforms relating to and impacting on service provision and reporting, together with knowledge of the functions performed by the Department and Tasmania Health Services.
2. High-level communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with a proven capacity to build productive relationships efficiently and effectively and liaise with a variety of staff, management, and other internal and external stakeholders.
3. Demonstrated experience with Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) Systems Development, with demonstrated high-level conceptual and analytical skills, particularly applied to trouble-shooting and problem-solving, together with experience in transforming the business requirement into effective and reusable ICT solutions.

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

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 

*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: $98,255 to $103,069 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% 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:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Experience in data development using the Microsoft SQL suite of software, specifically SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), including database management; Business Intelligence (BI) software, such as Qlik and Power BI, including server administration and web-based software tools.

• Holds, or is working towards, appropriate tertiary qualifications.

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

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: 

• Data Development Officer Band 5 (WORD)

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

How to apply:

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