"Data Management Officer (Centre for Big Data Research in Health)"

Data Management Officer (Centre for Big Data Research in Health)

Job no: 538074
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Research Administration support, Clinical/Medical Research, Healthcare

• Employment Type: Full-Time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: 1 Year Fixed Term
• Remuneration: $103k - $110k base (+17% super & leave loading)
• Work rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position
• Locations: UNSW Campus Kensington, NSW

Centre for Big Data Research in Health

The Centre for Big Data Research in Health (CBDRH) was established at the UNSW Faculty of Medicine and Health in 2014. We are Australia’s first research centre dedicated to health research using large-scale electronic data spanning the biomedical, clinical, health services and public health domains.

The Opportunity

The role of Data Management Officer will assist with the management of the Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network (ANZNN) clinical quality registry datasets, including a registry-embedded clinical trial. The ANZNN is used to monitor the care of high-risk newborn infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units across Australia and New Zealand.

The role will support data cleaning and data management processes; managing data submissions from member units and liaising with data providers; management of clinical trial data submitted through the ANZNN; and preparation of data extracts and statistical tables in accordance with project specifications.

Key skills and experience required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Extensive experience managing large databases in the health sector or clinical audit. Experience managing large clinical registries or large clinical trials will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated high level knowledge and extensive experience in database and statistical software (eg. R, STATA, SQL, MS Excel) for data management and statistical analysis.
• Experience in undertaking descriptive data analysis of large datasets based on sound analytical and research skills and preparation of health/medical related reports.
• High level organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

Full details can be found in the position description.

UNSW Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• Flexible working​
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development​
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate cover letter addressing the key skills and experience for the role listed in the Position Description.