Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Duration: 12 months fixed term

Remuneration: Level 7 $110K- $119K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Data Officer is responsible for maintaining data quality control and management (such as data cleaning, data query resolution, data mapping and database design, development, implementation) and continued functioning of electronic databases to facilitate the conduct of research studies.

The incumbent will work predominantly with REDCap to provide data solutions for clinical data collection and study management.

This position is within the Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program and reports to the Clinical Data Scientist Manager. This position has no direct reports.

Skills and Experience:

• Graduate biomedical science qualifications, computer or other medical qualifications including Nursing with relevant experience in the conduct of clinical research.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in clinical database design and construction, data management, data cleaning, data query resolution and data mapping.
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation and use of 21 CFR part 11 compliant data systems.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology, CDISC, CDASH, Clinical research and clinical trials processes.
• Experience with dashboard design in Power BI or Tableau viewed favorably.
• Experience with REDCap database design, build, and data management viewed favourably.
• Experience with data and data extraction from general practice sites and tertiary sites from a wide range of databases is highly regarded.
• Proven knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation Good Clinical Research Practice Guidelines (ICH GCP) as governed by the International Council for Harmonisation.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience integrating several complex databases to produce customised reports and data extractions is highly regarded.
• Experience in programming languages such as SQL, Python, statistics language such as SAS or Stata, and tools such as git.
• Previous experience in Hepatitis C research or other infectious diseases clinical trials would be an advantage.
• Experience in advanced technical statistical data management and programming skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload and work independently as well as an effective member of a team.
• Proven initiative, analytical and problem-solving skills, capacity to meet deadlines and ability to pay close attention to detail.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits and Culture:

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

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• 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:

To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description). Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Submit your application online before Sunday 16^th February at 11:30pm.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Aarti: Talent Acquisition Coordinator

E: a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.