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

• 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.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation
• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Enquiries:

Aarti        a.aarti@unsw.edu.au         Talent Acquisition Associate

Applications close: Wednesday 11^th March before 11.30pm Sydney time.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 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.