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This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent and Fixed Term Full Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/04/2025.
Position Profile: The Data Management Officer develops and maintains a number of data collections and registers required for statutory purposes, supporting care provision, research, planning and system wide performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting. They will work with Data Management stakeholder groups to deliver strategies for the standardisation, development and maintenance of high quality collected data.
This role is ideal for a person who has an interest, skills, knowledge, or experience in the creation and management of information assets (data, records, and information). The assets we manage are valuable for health service planning, funding, audit, research, and meeting requirements of relevant legislation.
This unit ensures information assets are well described in metadata, validation standards have been set and met, confidential information is protected, data users are educated in its strengths and weaknesses, and the information is available on time for use by approved users.
Our Data Management Officers regularly liaise with, and influence, key internal and external stakeholders including health professionals, policy staff, data engineers, analysts, and others.
Information management is a rapidly developing science. Skills in this area are highly desired by Government agencies who have responsibility for the safekeeping, use, and disclosure of information about our citizens. System programming, data processing, and data analysis are not included in this role.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Maureen Hutchinson on (08) 6373 1***.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
