Database Manager (Health Manager Level 1) - Structural Heart Program and Cardiothoracic Department
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 2 years; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $1,682.93 - $2,238.92 per week + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ649872
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
The Database Manager is responsible for data management related to clinical activities across the Structural Heart Program (SHP) and Cardiothoracic Department at RPA Hospital, specifically the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and Mitral/Tricuspid programs within the SHP, and Thoracic Program within the Cardiothoracic Department. This involves varied duties including data collection, data entry, data review and validation, and analysis and reporting. The position is accountable for the development and maintenance of databases within these programs for purposes including quality improvement and research; and ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables internally and to relevant external registries/professional bodies in line with reporting requirements.
The position has a role in supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of processes and systems to support clinical governance strategies aimed at improving the safety and quality of healthcare within Sydney Local Health District.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Relevant post-graduate qualifications and/or equivalent work experience, demonstrated previous research experience in clinical, public health or health services research.
- High-level skills in quantitative research including database management and manipulation, project management, comprehensive statistical analysis skills and report writing.
- Evidence of participation in the presentation of study findings, including the ability to develop study protocols, reports and publications.
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment, with strong organisational and problem-solving skills including demonstrated experience working on concurrent projects.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Dr Brian Plunkett via email at Brian.Plunkett@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 6 April 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
