Health Data Manager

💼 Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ619812

Join a team where your data expertise helps deliver hope, insight, and better outcome

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration:$87,813.00 - $116,824.00 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:24
Requisition ID:REQ619812
Closing Date: Monday 17th November
Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Land

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

About the Role

The Hunter New England Centre for Gynaecological Cancer provides specialist, coordinated care for women with gynaecological cancers at John Hunter Hospital. This centre is a collaborative partnership between John Hunter Hospital and Calvary Mater Hospital, delivering a multidisciplinary approach to investigation and treatment.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Health Data Manager to lead the strategic collection, management, analysis, and reporting of clinical and research data within the Maternity & Gynaecology Service, with a strong focus on gynaecological cancers and general gynaecology services.

In this pivotal role, you will ensure the integrity, completeness, and compliance of data in support of clinical care, service planning, research, and quality improvement initiatives. Your work will help drive informed decision-making, support patient outcomes, and contribute to the continued excellence of the Centre’s clinical and research programs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the collection, management, and validation of gynaecology and gynae-oncology data.

Analyse and interpret clinical data to support service planning, research, and quality improvement.

Maintain compliance with data governance, privacy, and ethical standards.

Develop reports and dashboards for clinical teams, researchers, and health service managers.

Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to staff in data management and reporting.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical, administrative, and research teams.

About You

You are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for data-driven healthcare improvement. You have strong technical, analytical, and leadership capabilities, combined with a sound understanding of the health system and a commitment to ethical data practice.

- Technical & Analytical Expertise - Data management skills, Statistical and analytical ability, Database & software knowledge, Data security & privacy

- Healthcare Domain Knowledge - Health system context, Quality & safety frameworks, public health perspective.

- Leadership & Strategic Thinking skills - Decision-making, Change management, Influence & advocacy

- Communication & Collaboration skills – data storytelling, stakeholder engagement, training and mentoring

- Personal Attributes – attention to detail, problem solving mindset, ethical integrity, adaptability.

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance

Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information:

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses
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