Data Quality Officer at theroyalch

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

82264.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data quality, Health data entry, Administrative support, Clinical audit, Electronic medical records, Database management, Attention to detail, Data discrepancy resolution, Process improvement, Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Hospital: The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”. RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. For further Information on RCH is available here.Job Title: Data Quality Officer Parkville & Hybrid one regarding work culture/benefit Fixed Term Part Time Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital Ongoing training and development opportunities Friendly and supportive team environment Hybrid role About the Role This is a Part Time Fixed Term position for 2 years at 32 per fortnight within the Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service (PICS) in the Victorian Childhood Cancer Outcomes Registry (VCCOR) team. You will be responsible for helping to strengthen the quality of data that underpins statewide improvements in childhood cancer care. We are seeking a detail‑oriented Data Quality Officer to support initiatives that enhance the completeness and accuracy of registry data. Classification for this position will range from AO31-AO35 classification codes (FTE base salary $74,444 to $82,264 per annum, plus superannuation) What you’ll achieve: Liaise with clinicians and health information services to clarify records and resolve data discrepancies. Contribute to routine and ad-hoc data quality audits and support continuous improvement of data quality processes. Lead the ongoing development, review and maintenance of administrative processes to capture VCCOR data in a consistent manner. Your skills and experience Experience or interest in health data entry, administrative support, or clinical audit work Basic familiarity with electronic medical record systems and databases, or the ability to learn quickly Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality, reliable data A collaborative, proactive approach to supporting system‑wide improvement If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description. About the Department The Victorian Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service (PICS), hosted by The Royal Children’s Hospital, is Victoria’s statewide network for improving childhood cancer services. Operating within the Victorian Integrated Cancer Services (VICS), PICS has spent 20 years driving collaboration, integration and system reform across metropolitan and regional providers. What we offer: Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! Flexible work options available Other requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain Valid Working with Children Check Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure Application process To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly! For more information about this position please contact Belinda Zambello, Deputy Program Manager Ph:03 9345 5687 Email: belinda.zambello@rch.org.au>Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button Applications close 11 May 2026

Responsibilities

The Data Quality Officer will support the Victorian Childhood Cancer Outcomes Registry by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of clinical data. They will liaise with clinicians to resolve discrepancies and maintain administrative processes for consistent data capture.