Data Management Officer - NDARC

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Sydney, NEW SOUTH WALES
Deadline: 17 Oct 2021 ; 17 Oct 2021

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Research Administration support


The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) was established at the University of New South Wales by the Australian Government in 1986 to extend the knowledge base required for effective treatment of individuals with alcohol and other drug related problems and to enhance the overall research capacity in the drug and alcohol field. The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health under the Drug and Alcohol Program. The Centre is highly regarded, both nationally and internationally, for its contribution to drug and alcohol research.

The Opportunity  

  • Full time, Fixed Term 2 year contract
  • $89,670 - $95,656 base plus 17% superannuation & leave loading.
  • Full working rights are required.
  • Sydney, Australia based.

The Data Management Officer provides operational support and data management across a number of retrospective cohort studies based on linked, administrative health and social data being undertaken at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC). These include, for example, studies examining the long-term outcomes of people with drug and alcohol problems, and those prescribed opioids for the treatment of pain. Working across multiple projects, a part of this role will be the co-ordination and development of integrated systems to support the data linkage research program at NDARC.

The role of Data Management Officer reports to the Senior Research Fellow and has no direct reports. Please see attached  Position Description  for full details.

Skills and Experience

  • Undergraduate degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health sciences, psychology, or related discipline
  • Experience in data and project management, preferably in relation to linked administrative health data
  • Demonstrated skills in biostatistical analysis and experience using SAS and Stata statistical software; experience with additional statistical software packages is highly regarded
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, including formatting documents, data management in Excel and preparing charts and graphs using statistical software.
  • Experience in preparing research protocols and ethics applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a larger team
  • Demonstrated ability to liaise with and build relationships with external stakeholders
  • An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
  • Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact (For job related queries only):

Dr Natasa Gisev                          E: [email protected]

Applications close: 11pm, 17th October 2021

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Advertised:17 Sep 2021 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:17 Oct 2021 AUS Eastern Daylight Time



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