ACT Health - ACT Health Data Management Strategy

This is an opportunity to assist with the planning for the implementation of the 'ACT Public Health Data Management Strategy 2021-29' across the ACT public health system.

label Opportunity type
College approved Internship
schedule Application date
1 Apr 2021 | 3am - 16 Apr 2021 | 3am
school Level
Bachelor
contact_support Contact
Internship course convenor
science.enquiries@anu.edu.au
+61 2 6125 2809

About

Credit : For credit

The Digital Solutions Division (DSD) of ACT Health is led by the Chief Information Officer (CIO) who provides high-level leadership, management and strategic advice in relation to performance reporting and technology capabilities across the ACT public health system. The Information and Data Management Branch (IDM) works within DSD and is responsible for managing the Directorate’s reporting requirements to national data agencies and Australian governments. Within the IDM Branch, the Data Governance Hub provides:

  • Lead development of Directorate-wide data custodianship and reporting governance arrangements.
  • Liaise and advise on metadata development and implementation.
  • Provide analytical, policy support and input on strategic data governance matters.
  • Manage support for national committee representation.

 

 

Internship details
Availability Winter 
Disciplines
  • Data management
Level
  • Undergraduate 2nd or 3rd year
Open to international students No
Preferred project skills
  • Understanding of Data Management industry standards
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Policy development
  • Communication with a broad range of audiences
Clearances required ACT Police Check
Location

 Level 4, 2 – 6 Bowes St, Phillip, ACT. Project may be conducted partially remotely.

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Host supervisor Penelope Foudoulis, Director Data Governance and Government Business (Ph: 5124 6153; E: penelope.foudoulis@act.gov.au)
Project opportunities/benefits for the intern
  • Contribute to real-world data governance projects in the Government context
  • Gain skills and knowledge in policy development, data governance and approaches to analysis
  • Gain experience working in a professional workplace context with the opportunities and challenges that exist in the public sector
   

 

Summary:

ACT Health’s Data Governance Hub manages the development of the ACT Public Health Data Management Strategy 2021-29 (the Strategy).

The purpose of the Strategy is to outline the ACT Health’s Directorate’s strategic vision for exemplary person-centred care through effective data management across the Territory’s public health system. The Strategy is being developed in consultation with ACT public hospitals, health consumers, non-government organisations and health consumer representatives.

ACT Health is seeking an intern with an understanding of Data Management practices who can assist with the planning for the implementation of the Strategy across the ACT public health system.

Download:

ACT Health Data Management Strategy