Senior Metadata Project Officer
- Employment type: Full-Time Temporary (Long Service Leave cover from 6 Jan 2025 to 3 Aug 2026)
- 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
- Join an organisation that is passionate about supporting our people to contribute to a world-class health system in NSW
- Conveniently located in St Leonards, close to public transport
About this role
The Senior Metadata Project Officer manages strategic and operational projects to meet organisational objectives, and is responsible for the day-to-day management of a number of NSW Health’s metadata solutions and entity registration databases. The role supports the implementation of activities and projects for the Ministry of Health and provides advice to support NSW Health objectives in relation to metadata and associated applications.
Crown Clerk 9/10, salary from $120,859 - $133,183 plus Super and annual leave loading
For more information, read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
- Managing the Health Entity Registration Online (HERO) application and building bespoke database queries to answer Ministry queries
- Managing the related HERO classification development
- Updating HERO and other SIA Data Collection Metadata using the Health Information Resource Directory (HIRD) metadata tool
- Develop and maintain codeset aliasing using Master Data Services
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with:
- Experience in Health metadata work and database querying
- A background in NSW Health service and reporting structures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment
- Flexibility in taking on task assignments and work delivery
How to apply
All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND attach a response to the two target questions below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Describe your experience in administering and querying an entity or facility registration database and managing the related metadata.
- Give an example where you were faced with barriers when applying standards in a data collection or registration environment where such rules were seen by stakeholders as a bureaucratic hinderance. Describe the process that you used. How did you resolve the issues and what did you learn from the experience?
Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.
Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 6 November 2024
Working at The Ministry of Health
The position is located in St Leonards, in a modern, purpose-built building within an activity-based working environment. Close to public transport, cafés and local amenities.
Benefits
The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance. To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
For role related queries or questions contact Alex Canduci on alex.canduci@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ521996.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, contact Frankie De Luca on Frankie.deluca@health.nsw.gov.au
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the Ministry of Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 6 November 2024
