Senior Project and Data Officer

Description:

Who We Are
The National Blood Authority (NBA) is an Australian Government statutory agency whose role is to work in a collaborative manner with all Australian governments and blood sector stakeholders to ensure Australia's blood supply is safe, secure, adequate, and affordable.
We are a statutory agency established by the National Blood Authority Act 2003 (Cth) . We operate to achieve the policy objectives outlined in the National Blood Agreement .
We manage and coordinate arrangements for the supply of blood, blood products and blood services in Australia. Under the national blood arrangements, our role is to deliver an uninterrupted supply of blood and blood products to Australians in need.
Being a small agency, employees at the NBA are in a unique position to influence decisions and outcomes for the blood sector and seeing the positive impacts of their work on users of blood products, blood related products and blood related services.
The NBA office is located on Northbourne Avenue in Lyneham and has recently undergone renovations to allow for modern, comfortable office space with the technology needed to collaborate effectively. The office is serviced by the Macarthur Avenue Light Rail stop and has onsite parking available.

The Team
The Data and Blood Services team in the NBA supports governments and stakeholders to improve patient outcomes. This is done through the provision of data and best practice advice to ensure that blood and blood related products are used effectively and are in line with the latest evidence, practice and relevant national safety and quality standards for health care.

The Role
We are looking for a motivated and interested person to join the Data and Blood Services team. The successful candidate will apply work knowledge, precedent and established procedures and guidelines to situations that are complex and sensitive. You will collate data, undertake data quality assurance, analyse results, and present data in formats suitable for different audiences. You will also support the team through general administration, records management, secretariat duties and preparing documents, including correspondence.

You will have strong oral and written communication skills, be able to confidently respond to stakeholder needs and expectations and develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships. You will be able to work well with your colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.

The role supports the National Blood Management program, including the development of guidance on blood and inventory management and their associated implementation strategies. The Data and Blood Services team is also responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of the National Blood Sector Data Strategy. This includes ensuring data is captured, analysed, published, and used to drive performance improvement.

Extensive experience in using of Microsoft Office suite of tools in particular Excel is highly desirable.

The key duties of the position include
Key Responsibilities

1. Although not exhaustive, and depending on the role, the duties and responsibilities of this position may include:Develop and manage projects, including planning, evaluation reporting and preparation of draft reports on relevant program activities and/or project milestones.
2. Develop and implement monthly, quarterly, annual, and periodic data and information reports in line with the team's work plans, by interrogating and manipulating data from multiple sources.
3. Research and identify options for information sharing solutions, which could relate to provision of data and other material on sector, NBA, or contract performance.
4. Coordinate internal and external reporting requirements, undertake analysis of reports, data and proposals to formulate recommendations.
5. Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including other NBA teams, external suppliers, and jurisdictions to implement strategies and projects to optimise information and data flows within the blood sector.
6. Work collaboratively as a member of a team and assist in coaching, mentoring, and developing team members and implementing organisational change.
7. Undertake other duties as required including preparing briefs, minutes, presentations, and procurement and contract management activities.
8. Contribute to NBA's organisational strategy and culture
9. Work in a collaborative manner as a member of a team and across the NBA.