Data Analysis and Surgical Outcomes (DASO) Unit Manager
We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Manager to lead the Data Analysis Surgical Outcome (DASO) Unit at Royal North Shore Hospital - a unique high-performing, forward-thinking team that drives excellence across surgical data management, research, and innovation.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $2,189.62 - $2,583.61 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ620287
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
The DASO Unit is part of the Surgical Education Research and Training (SERT) Institute at Royal North Shore Hospital
What you'll be doing
The Data Analysis & Surgical Outcomes (DASO) Unit Manager is responsible for the professional co-ordination of all data managers within the Division of Surgery & Anaesthesia (DoSA); including both indirect reports within existing DoSA Departments and Services; and direct reports employed within the DASO Unit.
The DASO Unit Manager will work collaboratively with all DoSA data personnel, Heads of Departments, DoSA Executive and the Director of the Surgical Education, Research & Training (SERT) Institute to develop a sustainable data and information infrastructure to support the Division. This includes the management and maintenance of reliable and comprehensive long term databases and information systems focusing on patient clinical outcomes; service operational systems; and research aspects of patient care for the Surgical Services at RNSH.
The DASO Unit Manager is also responsible for developing relationships and working collaboratively with a range of key stakeholders including Clinical Governance, NSLHD Performance Unit and Health Information Services to achieve the goals of DoSA and NSLHD in terms of improving patient outcomes.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
- Qualifications in a relevant area which includes health information management, health informatics, biostatistics/statistics, clinical coding, science; or relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in data extraction, reporting and analysis in health systems and experience in the design, implementation and maintenance of IT-enabled health solutions into a clinical environment.
- Demonstrated highly developed oral and written communication and presentation- skills including stakeholder engagement and managerial experience; including the ability to train and supervise staff to use multiple applications to collect, verify and report data
- Demonstrated self-directedness and problem solving skills; with capacity to successfully manage diverse, complex and competing priorities.
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For role related queries or questions contact Ellie Mccann on Ellie.Mccann@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 3 December 2025
Interviews scheduled for commencement on 15 December 2025
