Data Officer
- University of New South Wales
- Australia, NSW
- Jul 22, 2026
Job Description:
Data Officer - The Kirby Institute
- Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
- Duration: 1-year Fixed Term contract
- Remuneration: $108,021 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
- Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
- Location: Hybrid, Kensington, Sydney
About The Kirby Institute:
The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.
Details of the role
The Data Officer is responsible for maintaining data quality control and management (such as data cleaning, data query resolution, data mapping and database design, development, implementation) and continued functioning of electronic databases to facilitate the conduct of research studies. The incumbent will work predominantly with REDCap to provide data solutions for clinical data collection and study management.
Join a high-performing research environment where your expertise in clinical data management will directly support impactful health research. In this role, you will work closely with study teams to ensure the quality, integrity and accessibility of clinical study data, while contributing to the design, development and maintenance of electronic databases and study management tools. You will play an important part in supporting research projects from setup through to reporting, helping to streamline data collection processes and enable evidence-based outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys problem solving, stakeholder collaboration and working with data to advance world-class research initiatives.
The role reports to the Clinical Data Scientist and has no direct reports.
Some key skills required:
- Graduate biomedical science qualifications, computer or other medical qualifications including Nursing with relevant experience in the conduct of clinical research.
- Demonstrated experience in data management, data cleaning, data query resolution and data mapping.
- Experience with REDCap database design, build, and data management viewed favourably alongside experience with Microsoft Fabric.
- Proven knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation Good Clinical Research Practice Guidelines (ICH GCP) as governed by the International Council for Harmonisation.
- Collaborate with study site staff to ensure high-quality clinical data entry and cleaning, offering training and guidance in data entry and database use.
- Develop and update procedures, tools and resources which complement the procedures to govern data cleaning, database design, building, testing and maintenance of clinical study databases.
- Build clinical study databases for the collection and analysis of clinical study data, including laboratory and questionnaire data, incorporating data validation rules to ensure consistency of data entry.
- Proven initiative, analytical and problem-solving skills, capacity to meet deadlines and ability to pay close attention to detail.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
UNSW Benefits and Culture
- 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.
Pre-Employment Checks:
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
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 document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
Applications close: Wednesday 5th August 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.
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Job Description:
Data Officer - The Kirby Institute
- Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
- Duration: 1-year Fixed Term contract
- Remuneration: $108,021 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
- Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
- Location: Hybrid, Kensington, Sydney
About The Kirby Institute:
The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.
Details of the role
The Data Officer is responsible for maintaining data quality control and management (such as data cleaning, data query resolution, data mapping and database design, development, implementation) and continued functioning of electronic databases to facilitate the conduct of research studies. The incumbent will work predominantly with REDCap to provide data solutions for clinical data collection and study management.
Join a high-performing research environment where your expertise in clinical data management will directly support impactful health research. In this role, you will work closely with study teams to ensure the quality, integrity and accessibility of clinical study data, while contributing to the design, development and maintenance of electronic databases and study management tools. You will play an important part in supporting research projects from setup through to reporting, helping to streamline data collection processes and enable evidence-based outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys problem solving, stakeholder collaboration and working with data to advance world-class research initiatives.
The role reports to the Clinical Data Scientist and has no direct reports.
Some key skills required:
- Graduate biomedical science qualifications, computer or other medical qualifications including Nursing with relevant experience in the conduct of clinical research.
- Demonstrated experience in data management, data cleaning, data query resolution and data mapping.
- Experience with REDCap database design, build, and data management viewed favourably alongside experience with Microsoft Fabric.
- Proven knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation Good Clinical Research Practice Guidelines (ICH GCP) as governed by the International Council for Harmonisation.
- Collaborate with study site staff to ensure high-quality clinical data entry and cleaning, offering training and guidance in data entry and database use.
- Develop and update procedures, tools and resources which complement the procedures to govern data cleaning, database design, building, testing and maintenance of clinical study databases.
- Build clinical study databases for the collection and analysis of clinical study data, including laboratory and questionnaire data, incorporating data validation rules to ensure consistency of data entry.
- Proven initiative, analytical and problem-solving skills, capacity to meet deadlines and ability to pay close attention to detail.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
UNSW Benefits and Culture
- 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.
Pre-Employment Checks:
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
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 document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
Applications close: Wednesday 5th August 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.
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