Agency Department of Health Work unit Centre for Disease Control - Immunisation

Job title Immunisation Data Manager Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Commencing 01/01/2027

Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Darwin

Position number 15231 RTF 358503 Closing 02/11/2026

Contact Jayne Porter on 08 8944 8359 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Applications to https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358503

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

This position manages the Immunisation Data team to ensure data reflects immunisation coverage accurately and to ensure the timely and accurate transmission data to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage and support the Immunisation Data Entry Officers ensuring accurate and effective entry of all immunisation data, efficient and

accurate responses to queries and timely production of due and overdue reports.
1. Oversee, monitor and report on the recording,



collection and data entry of immunisation data across the NT.
2. Develop and implement quality assurance mechanisms and evaluation processes for the management of immunisation data.
3. Provide logistical support, including training and supervision in the work environment, of data entry staff across the NT.
4. Liaise and negotiate with the IT department regarding any computer system changes to ensure the continuity of all immunisation data

base functions.
1. Collect and transmit NT immunisation data and regular and frequent intervals to the Health Insurance Commission (HIC) for

incorporation into the AIR; including analysing reports and correcting AIR upload errors.
1. Perform CCIS data entry as required to ensure timely data recording respond to immunisation database issues via telephone and

personal contact.
1. Liaise with Health Insurance Commission (HIC) staff about NT immunisation data, coverage rates and data matching problems.
2. Provide reports and feedback to data entry staff and vaccine providers about NT immunisation data.
3. Manage and when required, support the NT Immunisation Database Helpdesk Service, ensuring prompt responses to all queries.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Comprehensive knowledge of the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) including the processes required for transmission of data to

the national register and demonstrated knowledge of the NT Childhood, Adult,



Australian and Indigenous Immunisation Schedules and the National Immunisation Program.
1. Demonstrated experience in managerial support and leadership
2. Extensive experience and demonstrated ability undertaking data analysis with a focus on quality, accuracy, attention to detail, problem

solving and investigation skills and knowledge and familiarity with clinical systems such as CCIS, PCIS, PRODA, AIR and ACACIA or similar for data quality assurance.
1. Knowledge of report generation techniques and methods of analysis and interpretation, with the demonstrated ability to produce

reports on request.
1. Extensive experience with working in a busy helpdesk call centre environment, particularly whilst under pressure.
2. Demonstrated use of effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment

and with a high level of autonomy.
1. Proven high level organisational, administrative and computer skills with the adaptability to prioritise an ever-changing workload.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of the health information privacy, confidentiality and data security.
3. Highly developed written communication skills with an ability to produce concise and accurate reports and system documentation.

Further information Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.

📌 Immunisation Data Manager (Darwin)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Darwin