Data Officer

Overview

Part Time, Ongoing Contract

32 hours per fortnight

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Officer to join our team. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the accurate governance, analysis, reporting and reconciliation of data in accordance with Department of Health policies and business rules for the Victorian Integrated Non-Admitted Health Dataset (VINAH) and the Community Health Minimum Data Set (CHMDS). The Data Officer will play a key role in maintaining data integrity and ensuring the timely submission of statutory datasets. This position also supports the delivery of targeted education and training in data collection practices and contributes to the preparation of management reports to support organisational activity and decision-making.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of data systems, an eye for detail and a commitment to high-quality reporting and continuous improvement in data management processes.

Responsibilities

- Governance, analysis, reporting and reconciliation of data in accordance with Department of Health policies and business rules for VINAH and CHMDS.

- Maintain data integrity and ensure timely submission of statutory datasets.

- Support targeted education and training in data collection practices.

- Contribute to the preparation of management reports to support organisational activity and decision-making.

About the Region

- Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and the catchment serves around 100,000 people in the northeast.

- Accessible drive from Melbourne and proximity to Albury airport with direct flights to major Australian cities.

- Regional details including schools, national parks, towns, and lifestyle amenities.

- There are various outdoor activities available in the region throughout the year.

Benefits

- Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits available, with potential relocation salary packaging options.

- 5 weeks annual leave plus an additional week for employees working 10 or more weekend shifts; option to purchase additional leave for full-time employees.

- Option to swap an existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance.

- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellbeing programs with discounted corporate gym memberships.

- Social Club benefits and support for a diverse workforce.

Applying for the role

- Enquiries can be made with Leesa Milne on (03) 5722 5428.

- Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid vaccination is strongly recommended.

- A position description (PD) for this role can be downloaded from the careers page.

- Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD.

- Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application.

- To apply, visit the Northeast Health careers page and select the role or use the Apply Now/Join Now option.

- All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria.

- Applications close Sunday, 9th of November 2025.

NHW does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies.

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