Data Systems & Quality Officer Mental Health | Headspace

About Us

Anglicare NT supports people, strengthens communities and advocates for social justice across the Northern Territory. We deliver over 90 diverse services across urban regional and remote areas of the NT. If you want to make a sustainable difference in people’s lives through strengths-based approaches and capacity building initiatives; talk to us about meaningful career opportunities.

We offer great benefits, including:

-       Further training and development options.

-       Flexible working conditions; five (5) weeks annual leave.

-       A strengths-based environment.

We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay.

About headspace

headspace services are a busy and innovative youth Mental Health service providing a variety of Mental Health, medical, sexual and other health related services as well as vocational, functional groups and social services to young people aged 12 to 25 years and their families.

About the Position

A vital team member of our headspace team, The Data Systems & Quality Officer Mental health is responsible for ensuring seamless data management and adherence to the Australian Early Psychosis Program (AEPP) model. Collaborating closely with program leadership, you will ensure the fulfilment of data collection requirements and maintain compliance with AEPP guidelines. Your role involves generating diverse data reports and offering guidance to the Mental Health Division on data, quality, and system-related concerns.

You will serve as the systems administrator for our electronic medical records (EMR) system and relevant headspace applications. Take charge of liaising with vendors for system upgrades, crafting EMR reports, managing user access, and swiftly resolving critical issues to uphold smooth operations. You will also coordinate quality related activities including document control processes as well as implementing and supporting accreditation and fidelity reviews.

What we are looking for:

• A relevant degree or equivalent knowledge relating to information management and quality improvement practices. Experience with electronic medical records including data warehousing is essential.
• An understanding of Mental Health services and accreditation and fidelity measures (specifically the National Standards of Mental Health Services and the headspace Model Integrity Framework) is highly desirable.
• Ability to understand and respond to management information needs by developing appropriate reports.
• A passion for youth Mental Health, promoting a culturally inclusive, age and gender sensitive, youth focused and family friendly service culture in development and delivery.

For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact April Nolan on 08 8931 5***

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so speed is key. The sooner you apply the better!

Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a current NT manual driver’s licence. 

Unfortunately, we aren't in a position to sponsor candidate visas. If you don't have the independent right to work in the country you're applying for, we will not be able to progress your application.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to address the key selection criteria on the online application on the Anglicare NT website.

Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.

Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination Status

Receiving and maintaining vaccines can reduce health risks and is one control mechanism to maintain the health and wellbeing of all employees, contractors, volunteers, visitors and the people we work with. In line with Anglicare NT’s commitment to a full life and social justice for all, it is mandatory for all Anglicare NT employees (paid and volunteer) to ensure specific vaccine schedules are current and maintained. In relation to COVID-19, this includes a primary course (dose one and two) and booster dose within one month of becoming eligible for booster dose (subject to medical exemption).