For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them.

Position details

• Part Time, Permanent (FTE 0.2)
• Classification: SCHADS Level 4 with a salary range of $85,205 - $91,686 per annum (pro rata) + Superannuation
• Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
• Location: Medicare Mental Health Centre, Darwin NT, however remote or hybrid working arrangements will be considered

About Neami National

We're Neami. We're big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life - and we give our all to support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.

For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different life goals, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life on their terms.

We're proud to support 30,000+ people living with mental health challenges each year across Australia and offer services over 40 different Indigenous lands. These services include mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention.

Values

Together with our vision and purpose, our values define who we are and guide the way we operate. They are fundamental to our identity, and we align all our actions with them.

• Connecting
• Collaborating
• Learning
• Belonging

About your new role

The Data Officer is an integral part of the Medicare Mental Health service team, working collaboratively with the Senior Manager Operations/Delegated Managers and members of the team to enable the seamless flow of information throughout services and programs, considering both backend data structures and frontend accessibility for end users.

This role supports the implementation and use of data bases, data collections systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimise statistical efficiency and quality. Critical to the role is strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.

The Data Officer role necessarily understands information management, the application and use of Consumer Data Systems (data bases) and has the ability to provide detailed reporting including both activity and outcome-based data.

The ideal candidate will have well developed interpersonal communication skills, a willingness to listen and to pro-actively support staff to achieve optimal results.

What you will bring to the role

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in data and reporting based planning, implementation, analysis, and problem solving.
• Advanced computer literacy including advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.

Desirable

• Formal tertiary qualification in Computer Science / Information Technology related field
• Knowledge of and experience using Carelink, RediCASE, MMEX.
• Experience in research and evaluation including both qualitative and quantitative, activity and outcome-based reporting.

What will Neami offer in return?

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance.

What the role requires

• National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check - required before commencement of work
• Australian working rights

How to Apply

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description which can be found on the Neami Job Vacancy portal (select paper clip icon).

To apply for this position, please:

• Click the 'Apply Now' button where you will need to create a username and password.
• Upload your resume and cover letter.

When applying for this position, you are asked to tell us about your previous work experience, your suitability for this role and your answers to any target questions (where asked).

Please include in your application how you would prefer to be contacted (whether via email, text or phone call).

If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:

Joe Petrucci, Senior Manager Operations - [email protected] using the subject line: Data Officer - Medicare Mental Health Centre enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you are excited about this role, but only meet some of the requirements, we encourage you to call or email us to talk about this opportunity. We're passionate about creating opportunities and supporting professional development.

If your application is shortlisted:

• We may invite you to have an informal phone conversation to discuss the role and get to know more about your experience and interest and answer your questions.
• We may invite you to an interview (which may be in person or conducted online via Microsoft Teams) with up to three panel members from Neami.

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

Neami is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We commit to providing accessible and safe physical and online environments for all children and young people. Click Here for full statement.