Data Integrity Officer

Work Location: Waratah Community Health Service

Why Join RMH?

• Part-time Ongoing 32 hours per fortnight
• Help shape data quality that directly supports care, funding and reform
• Work directly with a range of clinical, technical, administrative and management professionals

About the role

As the Data Integrity Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the quality, accuracy and integrity of mental health data across Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services. Working within the Information and Performance team, you will collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure high quality data supports reporting, service planning and informed decision making. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to RMH's vision of becoming a digital health service by improving data quality, supporting Activity Based Funding (ABF) reporting requirements, and identifying opportunities to strengthen systems and processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the mental health service in meeting its Activity Based Funding reporting requirements and deadlines
• Perform routine data integrity activities including audits, reconciliation and validation, correcting errors identified along the way
• Monitor, prioritise and resolve incoming helpdesk queries
• Work directly with clinical, administrative and executive staff to resolve data integrity issues, building strong face to face working relationships
• Maintain and correct data across multiple systems including iPM, Epic (EMR) and CMI
• Deliver targeted in person education, training and support to improve data integrity across teams
• Assist the service in meeting its reporting obligations under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022

About you

• You have an understanding of key systems and data collection processes within health services
• You enjoy working with people and are confident supporting and training staff at all levels
• A commitment to live the Melbourne Way: putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together

Desirable

• Intermediate or above data management skills
• Knowledge of mental health specific data collections
• Experience reviewing or auditing data and making corrections

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Join a values based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programmes
• Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options
• Generous leave entitlements - including additional annual leave and paid days off, where applicable under the relevant Enterprise Agreement (pro rata for part time employees)
• Central Parkville location - onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport

Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities to apply and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.