Research Data Manager

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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
 

Research Data Manager - Parkville Familial Cancer Centre 

• 24-months fixed term, part time
• 46.6 hours per fortnight
• Attractive salary packaging options are available

About the team

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a Data Manager to join the research team within the Parkville Familial Cancer Centre (PFCC). The Centre provides a comprehensive cancer genetics service including cancer risk assessment, genetic counselling, genetic testing, medical advice and management as well as psychological support to individuals with concerns about their personal and/or family history of cancer. The Centre is also a hub for clinical and translational research.

About the role

This position will play a key role in supporting research in the Parkville Familial Cancer Centre (PFCC). They will be the data manager for the Variants in Practice (ViP) study - a large clinic-based multi-site translational research study investigating the inherited causes of breast and ovarian cancer. Working with the small study team, they will be responsible for redeveloping and maintaining the study databases, systems, data flows, and data collection processes. They will also provide database design and data management support to other PFCC research projects as required.  

The sucessful candidate will have experience in managing clinical research data, including the design, development, and maintenance of research databases.

Applicants to this role should provide a CV and covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

Salary between $45, $60,050.64 dependent on experience. To be discussed with hiring manager.

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Hiring Manager: Simone McInerny
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Applications Close: 11:59PM Wednesday 10th September 2025
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Position Summary

This position will play a key role in supporting research in the Parkville Familial Cancer Centre (PFCC). The Research Data Manager will be responsible for redeveloping the databases, systems, data flows, and data collection processes related to the Variants in Practice (ViP) study. This work will enhance data quality and operational efficiency, ensuring the evolving needs of current and future projects are met.

The data manager will collaborate with the National Cancer Cohort Platform (NCCP) team to understand project requirements and then develop and implement a plan to transform ViP study databases and data accordingly. 

In addition to supporting the ViP study, the role will contribute to other PFCC research projects by maintaining and improving existing databases, performing data quality checks and designing and building new databases and systems as required. The position also includes responsibility for creating and maintaining data-related documentation, such as Data Management Plans, and ensuring alignment with institutional policies and research best practices. 

Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement

Classification or Salary Range

1RA5 - 1RA10

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category C

Key Relationships

Internal

• ViP Study Project Manager
• ViP Study Chief Investigator
• PFCC research team including study coordinators, research assistants and investigators. 
• Internal NCCP project team members and stakeholders
• PFCC clinical, data and administration staff
• Peter Mac Research Computing Facility and IT departments

External

• External NCCP project team members and stakeholders
• Investigators and project team members at external sites involved in ViP and other research projects led by the PFCC.

Skills

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in health, medical, or biological sciences. Qualifications in information technology will also be considered with relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing research data, including the design, development, and maintenance of research databases.
• Advanced computer literacy and strong proficiency in research database systems.
• Solid understanding of research data management principles, including relevant policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and methodical in approach.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with oncology and/or genetics data
• Experience with REDCap, Progeny and Microsoft Access
• Working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, and SQL for database customization and troubleshooting.
• Experience in drafting and maintaining research data documentation, including Data Management Plans.

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

1. Review and redevelopment of databases, systems and processes related to the ViP study

• Undertake a review of the existing databases, systems, data flows and data collection processes related to the Variants in Practice (ViP) study.
• Develop and execute a plan to update and improve ViP study data and associated systems, ensuring that the plan aligns with best practice, institutional policies and relevant research guidelines.
• Identify issues, risks and benefits of current and future solutions. 
• Collaborate closely with the National Cancer Cohort Platform (NCCP)  project team members and stakeholders to understand the needs and requirements of this project. Actively participate in NCCP project meetings and design activities. Develop and implement a plan for transforming ViP study data and databases to align with NCCP project requirements including processes to map, covert, clean and transfer study data.

2. Design, build and maintain databases and systems for PFCC projects

• Assist with maintaining and improving existing Parkville Familial Cancer Centre (PFCC) project databases and systems. 
• Design and administer data quality checks to proactively identify and manage data integrity issues.   
• Design, build and test new databases as required. 

3. Collaboration, communication and documentation

• Support the Parkville Familial Cancer Centre to improve efficiency, maximise research outputs and collect high-quality research data. 
• Train and provide technical advice to PFCC colleagues on the use of research databases and data collection processes. 
• Prepare and maintain technical and other documentation including Data Management Plans, Standard Operating Procedures and data dictionaries for the ViP study, and other PFCC research projects as required. 

4. Professional and personal development

• Actively participate in research team meetings, education and activities. 
• Keep up to date with research data management software, institutional policies and best practice in research data management. 

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WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

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