Data Officer

About the client:
Government department tasked with making life easier, accessible, and equitable for thousands of individuals and families across Australia. Currently seeking a Data Officer to join their busy team for a 12 month temporary assignment.
About the role:
As Data Officer, you will analyze customer records using a range of policies, practice guidance and legislation to make funding decisions to help reduce their overspending. In addition, you will:

• Work with customers and providers via telephone communication, to identify current circumstances and spending patterns
• High quality record keeping, including competency with IT systems, adhering to process guidelines and SOPs
• Research and review decisions and manage moderately complex cases
• Completing administrative and data entry tasks
• Contributing to the achievement of key performance indicators, including planning targets

About you:
The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a data analysis and/or budget management role within the Government, Disability, or Healthcare space
• Ability to manage multiple records or data at once
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• High level organizational and time management skills
• Intermediate to advanced IT skills

Benefits:

• Immediate start pending Federal Police Check
• 12 month Temporary Assignment
• Full time hours, Monday to Friday
• Townsville QLD location
• $43.82 per hour + super

*** Please note the successful candidate for this role will hold Australian Citizenship and must be willing to complete a Federal Police Check ***
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