Data Services Manager

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Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed term contract: until 30 June 2026
• Part-time or full-time available: 60.8–80 hours per fortnight
• Grade 5 Administrator
• Located at Alfred Centre

The Department

The School of Translational Medicine (STM) is the FMNHS's leading school for biomedical and clinical research and education, offering undergraduate and postgraduate study programs. STM is primarily located at the Alfred Hospital Precinct, with sites at Peninsula Health and Cabrini Hospital. STM, along with the School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine (SPHPM) form the Sub-Faculty of Translational Medicine and Public Health.

The Bariatric Surgery Registry is an established bi-national clinical quality registry that monitors the safety and efficacy of bariatric surgery across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Since beginning in 2012, the Registry has enrolled over 165,000 people who have had a bariatric procedure and has 213 surgeons and 150 hospitals contributing data. The Registry's team is based in Monash University's School of Translational Medicine (STM) at the Alfred Hospital campus. Further information about the registry can be found at www.monash.edu/medicine/ccs/research/registries/bariatric.

The Role

The Data Services Manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing the technical operations of the Bariatric Surgery Registry database, the web-based interface (BSR-i) and related data quality processes that are essential for ensuring completeness and quality of registry data. This role will also play a key role in extracting data for internal and external data access requests, data analysis and reporting. The Data Services Manager will work closely with the Registry's Operations Manager and Executive Officer and will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Registry's Technical Support Officer(s).

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with relational databases and the generation of complete data queries using a database language such as SQL
• Experience in dealing with large, disparate datasets and using these data to undertake research activities in an academic environment.
• High level of computer skills, including experience with data analysis tools and visualisation tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Power BI.
• Demonstrated broad experience in leading, motivating and developing a team of professionals to deliver service excellence and continuous improvement
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently to prioritise and delegate tasks to achieve agreed goals within timeframes and to required standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Active team player and excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate complex information effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Experience working as part of a leadership team, contributing to setting strategic direction, undertaking strategic planning, providing advice and implementing initiatives to deliver on objectives
• Experience in and understanding of the healthcare industry and the higher education sector is desirable

Education/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
• Proven database and IT management expertise
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Health related knowledge an advantage

Benefits

• Access to Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives in addition to discounted health insurance
• Great work/life balance

Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered. For any queries regarding the role, please contact Ellie James at ellie.james@monash.edu

Applications close at 11 pm Friday, 5 September 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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