Title:  Data Officer

Medical Imaging Data Officer

• Temporary Full Time | Parental leave cover until 30/8/27
• Based at Box Hill Hospital with travel to our other campuses
• 5 weeks annual leave + Salary Packaging options

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven professional to join our informatics team and take a key role in managing Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archive and Communications System (PACS). The Data Officer will be responsible for the daily management and integrity of the RIS across all Eastern Health Medical Imaging departments, including Box Hill, Angliss, Maroondah, Peter James Centre, Healesville, Blackburn, and Wantirna Health.

In addition to RIS management, the Data Officer will support the maintenance of Eastern Health Imaging HL7 interfaces and assist the PACS Administrator with PACS data management and upkeep across all locations. As an essential member of the team, you will be involved in the evaluation and rollout of new informatics projects, training, and will have frequent interactions with clinical teams to ensure high standards of patient care are maintained.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Previous experience in the management and maintenance of data in a radiology information system (RIS)
• Experience in the maintenance and integration of the RIS with other systems such as a the Hospital Information System, Electronic Medical Record and PACS
• Understanding of the reception and booking functions and workflows of a large radiology practice
• Ability to work independently and proactively in the correction of breakdowns and errors
• The ability to design and/or customise report extractions as required by medical imaging management
• Current drivers licence
• A strong commitment to helping our teams provide high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team and independently
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Claire du Jardin - Program Director Medical Imaging

Contact Email: claire.dujardin@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 23 January 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

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