The Team:

Population Screening and Cancer Prevention (PSCP) oversees the delivery of the three national population screening programs to the Tasmanian population:

• the Tasmanian Bowel Cancer Prevention Program
• the Tasmanian Cervical Cancer Prevention Program
• BreastScreen Tasmania.

The area’s health promotion unit, Screening Recruitment and Cancer Prevention, undertakes clinical education and community engagement strategies to encourage eligible Tasmanians to participate. PSCP also manages the delivery of the Diagnostic Breast Imaging service, which will provide public diagnostic imaging services to the Tasmanian community.

The Role:

This role is part of the Information and Data Systems team and contributes to the management, interrogation and analysis of BreastScreen Tasmania program data including

• collecting, processing, disseminating and analysing data
• undertaking quality assurance tasks relating to the collection and retrieval of client and clinical data.

You will need:

• Experience working as part of a small team and managing medical records and information management systems.
• A high level of oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and liaise with a wide range of people.
• Demonstrated practical experience working with information technology within health and/or business environments including the ability to proficiently use personal computers and a wide range of software applications such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access and information management systems.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed Term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 31 December 2025.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $81,915 to $94,263 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 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Assistant Data Manager Band 4 (word)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Aksel Waechter
Position: Business Operations Manager
Phone number: 03 6166 2848
Email address: [email protected]

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Respecting 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.

*Closing date 22 June 2025, 11:55pm.