The Team:
This role is part of the Communicable Disease Prevention Unit (CDPU) within the Public Health Services division of the Department of Health Tasmania. The CDPU is a multidisciplinary team comprising experts in health informatics, epidemiology, medical, nursing, allied health, and support staff. The unit is structured into three key divisions:
- Immunisation
- Health Intelligence
- Response (including Infection Prevention and Control)
The team’s primary mission is to prevent and control communicable diseases across Tasmania. They manage disease notifications, oversee immunisation programs, and maintain critical surveillance systems such as the Tasmanian Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (TNDSS).
As a Data and Information Management Officer, you would work closely with this team to:
- Develop and manage data collection tools (e.g., using HTML-based platforms like Whispir)
- Perform data matching, transformation, and validation across multiple systems
- Support public health responses through accurate and timely data management
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and effective communication
The team values collaboration, diversity, and innovation, fostering an inclusive environment that supports professional growth and high-impact public health work.
The Role:
In a multi-disciplinary and dynamic environment provide a range of Information Management services to Public Health Services (PHS) to support Public Health responses.
You will need to:
- Prepare a large volume of electronic and paper laboratory results and case management files for data entry in a timely way to ensure reporting requirements are met each day.
- Enter complex, multi-level laboratory data into the Communicable Diseases Prevention Unit (CDPU) database and apply independent interpretation and judgement on data classifications.
- Conduct extensive data quality checks to ensure accuracy of data and maintain quality control of data.
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 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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $73,811 to $79,779 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.
- 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 managing public health data highly desirable
- Experience in complex, multi-level data entry of laboratory records into a health database highly desirable
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:
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.
*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: Terry Wang
Position: Team Leader Information Management
Email address: tianyu.wang@health.tas.gov.au
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