The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

About your opportunity

The Women's and Children's Service Group are currently seeking to recruit a Data Manager to their team on a Fixed Term Temporary part-time basis, working 60 hours per fortnight from 01.07.2024 up to 29.06.2025 with possible 6 month extension. 

This position is responsible for the management of quality patient information systems, data collection and analysis for the Women's and Children's Service Group. There will be a focus on the assessment of data collection as a tool to provide useful information in improving outcomes and the service.

Generous remuneration package value up to $7292 p.m. comprising:

• Salary range of $44.47 to $49.00 p.h. (AO4)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

The successful candidate will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following

• Demonstrated ability to manage the information requirements of a clinical service unit, ensuring the collection and analysis of relevant and accurate data.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience, in medical terminology, and health information management.
• Demonstrated ability to source, prepare and present reports, utilising pivot tables and graphs, with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer programs relevant to the information management (HBCIS, Microsoft Excel, QHERS, DSS, ESM, Townsville Analytics and Reporting (Dashboard)).
• Demonstrated high standard of interpersonal skills and effective communication with staff at all levels, external organisations, and professional groups.
• An understanding of human resource management issues including workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination.

Requirements

• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef.

Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.