Northern Sydney Local Health District
Reference number REQ637013 Occupation Research Work type Part-Time Location Sydney - North/North West Salary $87,813 - $116,824 Closing date 17 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative team providing data management and analytics services to surgical departments.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $44.28 - $58.91 per hour
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ637013
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards
What you'll be doing
The Data Manager will be working as part of the Data Analysis and Surgical Outcomes (DASO) Unit which provides professional support for the management and maintenance of reliable and comprehensive long term databases and information systems focusing on patient clinical outcomes; service operational systems; and research aspects of patient care for Division of Surgery and Anaesthesia services at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH).
The position encompasses many aspects of database management: data collection, data entry, database administration, analysis and reporting. The position will also assist in the preparation of data for interim analyses, audits, presentations and publication as required.
The position is part time and relatively independent requiring a highly self-motivated individual with personal initiative.
The individual would be expected to comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and exhibit high ethical standards in regard to patient information and confidentiality.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria
* Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
* Tertiary qualifications in biostatistics/statistics, health informatics, health information management or health-related discipline; or equivalent work experience; or a combination of study and work experience.
* Demonstrated experience in database management, data reporting and presentation within a clinical or health service environment.
* Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate auditing and data collection with ability to handle confidential information and data with the utmost discretion.
* Demonstrated high degree of computer literacy and data analysis skills. Including proficiency in the use of spreadsheets, databases, statistical software and health databases e.g. R, Python, SQL, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel and REDCap.
* Sound organisational skills; capacity to successfully manage several tasks concurrently within set timeframes; and demonstrated ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team environment.
* High level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skill to interact effectively with clinical staff, senior managers and external stakeholders.
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For role related queries or questions contact Ellie Mccann on Ellie.Mccann@health.nsw.gov.au or 0436 306216
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Applications Close: 17 February 2026