Data Officer

Part time (0.8 FTE)**,** Fixed term contract, till 30 June 2026
- Collaborative and client focused team **|** Experienced and supportive leadership
- SCHCADS Level 3 $ 38.65 p/h + super + PBI salary packaging

**Use data to help improve mental health services—and change lives..**

**About the Program**

The Your LINC program supports people using mental health services to regain wellbeing, reduce stress, and build skills for independent living. Operating across metro and regional South Australia, Your LINC helps people prevent crises, improve their health, and enjoy a better quality of life.

**About Your New Role**

We’re looking for a detail-focused **Data Officer** to help us track the impact of our work and improve services for people experiencing mental health challenges.

In this role, you’ll collect, analyse and report on both numbers (like outcomes and needs assessments) and stories (like client feedback and focus groups). You’ll support staff in using our database correctly, help extract meaningful insights, and create reports that guide service planning, continuous improvement, and stakeholder reporting.

You’ll play a key part in making sure our data is clear, useful, accurate—and treated with care.

**What You’ll Do**

Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting
- Collect and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data
- Produce clear, accurate reports for internal teams and external funders
- Identify trends and insights to inform service planning and development
- Support ongoing quality improvement through meaningful use of data

Database Support & Administration
- Help staff use the client database correctly and consistently
- Support training for new staff and develop system guides
- Maintain user access and manage roles in the system
- Ensure accurate data entry, and lead data cleansing tasks

Data Integrity & Ethics
- Handle data ethically and confidentially
- Promote best practice in data privacy and security

**What You’ll Bring**
- Experience collecting, analysing, and reporting on data
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to use data systems and tools (e.g. Excel, databases)
- Strong time management and organisational ability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

**It’s a bonus if you have these, but not essential**
- Experience working in mental health, community services, or the not-for-profit sector
- Familiarity with client management systems (e.g. Penelope or similar)

See attached Position Description for full details.

**Why Choose to work for Centacare**
- Hourly rate of **$38.65**+ super under the SCHCADS Level 3 Social and Community Services classification
- ** Generous salary packaging** to boost your take-home pay
- ** Meal and entertainment card** options available
- ** Make a real impact** in the lives of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- ** Supportive, high-performing team** that values collaboration and clear goals
- ** Work with a trusted, long-standing organisation** helping the local community
- ** Ongoing training and development** to support your growth
- ** Free access to our Employee Assistance Program** (EAP) for wellbeing support
- ** Discounts on health insurance** through Bupa

**Who we are**

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story

If you’re a detail-oriented professional who loves turning data into insight—and insight into impact—we’d love to hear from you.

**Ready to apply?**

Submit your cover letter and resume as **one document** outlining your qualifications, experience, and how you meet the requirements of the role.

**Applications close**5:00pm on Friday, 25 July 2025

**We may close the role early if we find the right person—so don’t wait**

To know more about this position in confidence please contact Tim Davis, Manager Your LINC South, on 0438 515 618

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.