The AIHW's APS Employee Census results attest to our positive and supportive workplace culture. We are an inclusive, flexible, and productive workplace where people are treated with respect and courtesy, and diverse and unique attributes are recognised and valued. Our results also show that we achieve top ten rankings in staff engagement, leadership, communication, innovation, and wellbeing scales out of 101 APS agencies. We offer a range of benefits including: access to flexible working arrangements to support your work/life balance attractive remuneration packages including generous superannuation and leave provisions challenging and fulfilling work where you can use your skills and expertise opportunities for professional development including study assistance We are committed to creating genuine opportunities for everyone and we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people(s), people with disability, LGBTIQA, neurodiverse people and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The AIHW has offices in Canberra and Sydney and offers remote work opportunities for many roles. For more information, visit the Benefits of working for the AIHW page of our website. The key duties of the position include The Data Governance and Integration Group (DGIG) core functions include leading the development of the Institute's strategies for acquiring, managing and integrating major data linkage systems, and carrying out record linkage of data sets relating to health and community services. DGIG is responsible for delivering AIHW's integration activities covering the National Health Data Hub integrated system, the AIHW bespoke linkage program and supporting the National Disability Data Asset (NDDA). The Linkage Client Services Unit (LCSU) supports research and policy development by providing secure access to linked data, informing health and welfare policies and improving public health outcomes. The LCSU is the front door for all work involving AIHW's National Health Data Hub (NHDH, The Hub), as well as setting up so-called 'bespoke linkages': tailored linking of two or more government (S/T and / or Commonwealth) and / or academic, administrative or otherwise mostly external datasets. The Unit supports the end-to-end process through liaison with the clients, including (where applicable to the respective project) feasibility assessment, ethics and data custodian clearance, data transfer to AIHW's linkers, return of data to clients, alongside advice and guidance, or, in case of the Hub training. The LCSU is currently looking for a Client Services lead for the NHDH, who will, under general direction: Lead client engagement & support by: Assisting researchers, other government agencies, and other clients in accessing and utilising linked data provided through the Hub. Maintaining regular and as-needed contact with external stakeholders and clients and work with internal teams to support NHDH governance and strategic direction. Oversee data access & governance - ensuring clients' compliance with NHDH's operational guidelines and data-sharing protocols while facilitating secure access to health data. Project Coordination - managing requests for data linkage, overseeing approvals, ensuring efficient processing of applications and facilitating seamless and efficient information management. Technical & Analytical Guidance - provide expert advice on data availability, project timelines and all relevant internal and external processes to maintain effective and efficient use of data in the Hub. Policy & Compliance Oversight - ensuring adherence to data security, ethical standards, and regulatory frameworks.
