Data Collection Coordinator

The RoleThe role will provide advice, support, and assistance to Hospital and Health Services, non-government and private agencies in the collection, processing and timely submission of Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug data sets to maximise the quality and utility of information provided.

Reporting to the Principal Data Collection Officer (Consumer Engagement) and the Senior Data Collection Officers within the Analytics Improvement and Transformation Unit, you will be responsible for :

• Contribute to the implementation, maintenance and enhancement of mental health and alcohol and other drug data sets and provide ongoing liaison, advice, and support to providers on matters relating to definition, collection, and submission of data sets.
• Provide ongoing liaison, advice and support to Hospital and Health Services, non-government and private agencies regarding mental health and alcohol and other drugs information systems.
• Provide specialist advice and recommendations regarding the maintenance, review and enhancement of mental health and alcohol and other drug information systems.
• Develop and implement procedures to identify and rectify discrepancies in information to ensure a high quality of mental health and alcohol and other drug data sets.
• Use appropriate project and change management methodologies in the management, coordination, and implementation of information initiatives.
• Prepare high quality and timely reports of mental health and alcohol and other drug data to senior staff, other key stakeholders as well as meeting State and Commonwealth reporting requirements.
• Assist in the preparation and dissemination of high-quality data collection and information system documentation and communications.

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About us

The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

The Clinical Excellence Queensland (CEQ) mission is to partner with health services, clinicians and consumers to drive measurable improvement in patient care through the continual pursuit of excellence. CEQ is committed to a client-first approach; through building strong relationships and understanding the needs and aspirations of our clients, we are best able to achieve our mission.