Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Dataset Compliance Officer

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. 

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. 

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

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About the Role 

Monash Health is seeking an experienced and detail‑focused Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Dataset Compliance Officer to join our Mental Health Reporting team. In this key role, you will support high‑quality, compliant reporting across Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol programs, ensuring data is accurate, timely and aligned with Department of Health business rules.  

Working closely with clinical, administrative, IT and business intelligence teams, you will undertake data quality audits, remediation activities and system testing, and provide expert guidance on reporting requirements. You will play an important role in reviewing and improving business processes, resolving data integrity issues, and supporting Activity Based Funding outcomes through accurate reporting.  

This role is ideal for someone with strong health data knowledge, attention to detail and excellent communication skills. You’ll be confident engaging with staff at all levels, providing training, developing user documentation, and translating complex reporting rules into practical guidance. Experience with patient administration systems, Department of Health reporting and an understanding of mental health or drug and alcohol datasets will be highly regarded.  

You will be welcomed into a highly motivated, supportive and collaborative Mental Health Reporting team who value knowledge‑sharing, continuous improvement and working together to solve complex reporting challenges. The team brings extensive experience across mental health and drug & alcohol datasets and is committed to supporting each other to deliver accurate, high‑quality data outcomes for the organisation.  

About You:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products 

• Experience using Patient Administration Systems e.g. IPM. CMI 

• Working knowledge of data entry and business processes within health services 

• Understanding of Department of Health guidelines and policies including ABF 

• Demonstrated commitment to high quality outcomes and attention to detail 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal with an ability to relate to staff at all levels 

• Planning,organisational and time management skills

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.