What is headspace

headspace is a well-recognised, national not-for-profit organisation making a difference to the lives of young people aged 12-25 years. headspace is made up of 150+ Centres across Australia, supported by headspace National office. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

Tell me about the role

• Develop, maintain, evolve, and govern Minimum Data Sets for key headspace programs, ensuring alignment with evaluation and monitoring frameworks, reporting requirements, service needs, and existing data standards and processes.
• Coordinate and lead the development and maintenance of data definitions and business rules to ensure quality and consistency in data collection and reporting.
• Work closely with the Data Governance and Insights Lead to support consistent management of data sets across all headspace programs and services.
• Support internal and external reporting through liaising with key internal stakeholders, providing expert advice on how to operationalise reporting requirements, careful project management of significant reports, and timely and accurate responsiveness to ad hoc reporting requests.

Who we're looking for

headspace is seeking:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Statistics, Psychology, Health Economics, Social Sciences, or other relevant discipline with a strong data management and analysis component)
• Significant relevant experience in similar roles
• A high level of expertise and experience in the development and implementation of data collection, quality, management and reporting processes, preferably within a health or mental health setting
• Evidence of strong commitment to data quality and up-to-date knowledge of regulations, policies, guidelines, and standards relating to health information management, privacy, ethics and quality
• Familiarity with data capture, data extract, data cleaning and data loading operations
• Strong analytic skills and experience using data analysis, visualisation and reporting software, such as Excel, Tableau and SPSS

What's on offer

• Generous salary packaging - up to the maximum amount for a charity organisation. For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/
• Flexible work environment - current work from home/work from office hybrid model, flexible hours and start times and other options to support work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities - including leadership programs, regular line management support and tailored skills development
• Outstanding CBD location - for National Office staff, with excellent on-site facilities
• A focus on well-being - Social and wellbeing committees, EAP, other initiatives to support a holistic approach to wellbeing A commitment to diversity - we welcome all people, irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity
• The salary for this role is competitive ($90,000 - $100,000) and will be commensurate with skills and experience, plus superannuation and generous salary packaging opportunities up to the maximum amount. $15,900.

A position description is attached.

Application Process

Click the 'Apply Now' button. Please upload your resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

We are keen to fill this role with the right person as soon as we can and therefore might start looking at applications sooner rather than later, so if this role sounds like you, be sure to apply by submitting your resume and cover letter as soon as possible.

To be eligible for this position you must have the right to live and work in Australia. A Working with Children Check (or State/Territory equivalent) and a Police Check are required for this position.

For more information contact Nic Telford via email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Data and Insights Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The headspace Reconciliation Action Plan was launched in July 2019 and was developed through a co-design process with staff across the organisation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.