Data Officer – Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing

Job Description:

Data Officer – Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing

• Employment Type: Part-time (21 hours/3 days per week)
• Duration: 12 month fixed term contract
• Remuneration: $91,472 - $97,579 + 17% Super and leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

As the Data Officer, you will play a key role in preparing, curating and managing datasets to facilitate the conduct of research in the area of healthy brain ageing and dementia. You will provide data management assistance to senior research staff in activities associated with various research projects, including the contribution and application of knowledge in the field of data curation and management to a range of projects conducted within the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA).

The role reports to the CHeBA Research Manager, supporting CHeBA Co-Directors and has no direct reports.

Who You Are:

• A university degree in data science, health informatics or related discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training or experience.
• Experience working with large and complex health research data, and a working knowledge of relevant terminology
• Knowledge of database design and management, data cleaning, documentation and management.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including data related software, such as R, SQL, SPSS, SAS, STATA, MS Excel.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.

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:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the 9^th April at 11:55pm. Your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). A copy of the Position Description can be found on [email protected]

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

Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: [email protected]

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.