Records Management & Document Control (Administration & Office Support)Government - State (Government & Defence)Full time$104,756 - $118,730 per annum + 11.5% superRespecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.This is a unique opportunity to join the Health Intelligence team within the Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control Unit (CDPU). This dynamic role is responsible for managing a small team of health informatics personnel, leading the development and implementation of information management processes and the maintenance of cloud-based databases and communication systems.The role:Direct and coordinate the work of the Information management (IM) Team and staff including:Mentoring staff and ensuring all operational systems, processes and policies are effective, efficient and fit-for-purpose.Working with other teams within PHS to ensure the information needs of the unit are met and that the data entered into the Tasmania Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (TNDSS) is complete and accurate based on the requirements that are pre-defined by the Epidemiology and Medical teams.Oversee and coordinate work plans, ensuring that robust processes for the management of case and contact files and other confidential data are maintained, and that quality improvement practices are implemented.Ensuring a rapid response to change in IM processes relating to the management of cases and contacts records for all communicable diseases and responses to related situations are effectively communicated to the IM team as they occur.Propose, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate health intelligence solutions that inform and enhance the operational response to communicable disease activity and provide recommendations directly to the Manager Epidemiology and Surveillance for service delivery improvements.Participate actively in the development of new and revised case and contact management forms with the Case Management and Epidemiology teams.Working in conjunction with the database administrators to facilitate database modifications that support the PHS's operational capacity and supervise their implementation, according to agreed processes under the direction of the Manager, Epidemiology and Surveillance.The Team:The CDPU is responsible for managing and responding to notifiable diseases under the Public Health Act 1997, mitigation of associated risks and related threats and stewardship of the National Immunisation Program in Tasmania. Our team is vibrant and multi-disciplinary, comprising health informatics, epidemiology, medical, nursing, allied health and support staff.Details of AppointmentPermanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicantSalary: $104,756 - $118,730 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022Benefits available to eligible candidatesProfessional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:Post graduate qualifications in public health or health system managementExperience in the management of health or surveillance dataDemonstrated high level supervisory and leadership skillsAdvanced knowledge and proficiency in R Analytics will be an advantagePosition Features:The work is classified as Day Work with the requirement to work additional and outside normal working hours and be part of an on-call roster when required.Applicants with work rights in Australia will be considered, but this position does not offer visa sponsorship.Closing DateApplications close on 10 November 2024, 11:55pm.For more information:Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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