Address
Form of workThe role:
- Assist the Senior Database Administrator with the day-to-day management of the Tasmanian Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (TNDSS) and related applications and hardware.
- Provide Tier 2 application support to clinical and administrative staff for the Tasmanian Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (TNDSS) and other relevant platforms, including targeted training as required.
- Act as liaison in the governance structure in the management of the Tasmanian Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (TNDSS) and related platforms.
- Attend regular meetings with the “Maven User Group” as part of the Tasmanian Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (TNDSS) core maintenance plan, and relevant meetings for the Public Health Emergency Operations (PHEOC) COVID-19 response
- Undertake quality assurance tasks relating to the collection of case, contact and clinical data and the preparation of case and clinical reports.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The team:
This is a unique opportunity to join the Health Informatics team within the Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control Unit. This role will support the maintenance and administration of several cloud-based databases and communication systems in compliance with data security and privacy regulations.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.
Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Salary: $95,393 to $100,067 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
- 519153 Database Administrator Band 5 (Jul 2023) CSU.pdf
- 519153 Database Administrator Band 5 (Jul 2023) CSU.docx
Applicant Guide
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx
For more information
Dr. Karen Mureya
Manager - Epidemiology & Surveillance
Phone: 0491963941
E-mail: karen.banda@health.tas.gov.au
Important information
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