The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is a member-based not-for-profit supporting over 8,600 surgeons and 1,300 trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. We advocate for excellence in surgical care, deliver world-class education and training, invest in research, and partner across the Asia-Pacific to strengthen local surgical services. Learn more at
About the role
We are looking for a Clinical Data Analyst to join the team supporting the Australian and New Zealand Emergency Laparotomy Audit–Quality Improvement (ANZELA-QI) program. This role helps ensure that hospitals and clinicians have accurate, timely and meaningful data to improve care for patients undergoing emergency laparotomy.
You will work closely with the Project Lead – Research & Analysis and the wider Surgical Audit team to analyse and report on clinical indicators, maintain data quality, and develop clear, useful dashboards. Your work will support hospitals, clinicians and health agencies to monitor outcomes and guide decision-making.
In this role, you will:
• Analyse, interpret and report on clinical indicators and safety measures for the ANZELA Registry.
• Maintain and strengthen data processes across collection, transformation, analysis, and visualisation.
• Prepare and document data definitions, data dictionaries and mappings.
• Carry out data integrity checks, validation and quality assurance.
• Extract and transform data from REDCap and other sources using appropriate programming tools.
• Develop automated approaches to support ongoing monitoring and reporting.
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with hospitals, clinicians and other partners to support improvements in data use and reporting.
This role is full time on a maximum term contract until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension.
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About you
You will have a qualification in Data Science, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Informatics or a related field, along with experience working with clinical or safety data. You are comfortable working with datasets across the full lifecycle—from inputs through to visualisation—and you enjoy working with others to solve problems and improve processes. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a collaborative approach are important.
Your experience with us
We're committed to creating a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and able to do their best work. We invest in your wellbeing, professional growth and work life balance. Our benefits reflect our dedication to a positive, safe and inclusive culture.
Key benefits include:
• Competitive remuneration + salary packaging up to $15,900 each FBT year and novated car leasing.
• Hybrid working arrangements that support flexibility + starter equipment allowance
• Generous leave options including volunteer leave, paid parental leave and the ability to purchase up to two weeks of additional leave
• Access to a wellbeing app and annual reimbursement to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Gifted leave over the Christmas/New Year period
• Support for you and your family including counselling, legal advice, career coaching, financial counselling, and more.
Read more about what we offer you here.
How to apply
Click "Apply" to begin your application. We encourage you to include both your CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please highlight your experience that aligns with the key responsibilities outlined in the position description.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to submit yours as soon as possible. If you have any questions, you're welcome to contact us at Please note that we are unable to accept applications via email.
You will be informed of the outcome of your application in due course.
Everyone is welcome
We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We are committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce.
RACS recognises the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the traditional landowners of Australia and Māori as the tangatawhenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Māori and building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate.