Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DJ8718/SEP/2026
About us
The National Coronial Information System(NCIS) is a data repository containing information on deaths reported to a coroner in Australia and New Zealand. It is an essential data tool for both coroners and researchers to obtain nationally standardised information about the causes of preventable death and injury.
As a voluntary collaboration between the Australian States and Territories and New Zealand, the NCIS is unique at both a national and international level. The NCIS is leading the way in the provision of data for evidence-based mortality research, given its comprehensive demographic data, medical cause of death and searchable medicolegal documentation.
What you will do
As an NCIS data support officer, you will help maintain accurate and useful national data.
You will support data quality, coding and resources for the National Coronial Information System.
You will:
About you
You should have experience with coding classifications and basic medical terminology, including anatomy. You should also have intermediate Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
You should also have:
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Leanne Daking at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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The Department of Justice and Commu nity Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.