• Role Type: Part time contract until end of year 2025
• Hours: 15.2 – 22.8 hours per week
• Salary: $97,508 - $105,548 p.a (pro rata) + superannuation

The opportunity:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of trans and gender diverse youth? The Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service (RCHGS) is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Data Manager to join our pioneering Transgender Health research program. As one of the largest multidisciplinary clinics of its kind globally, we focus on improving healthcare and outcomes for trans children, adolescents, and their families through high-quality research.

This part-time role (15.2 to 22.8 hours per week) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our Trans20 study, a longitudinal research initiative assessing the biopsychosocial outcomes for young transgender individuals receiving psychosocial support and hormonal interventions. Your expertise will help us gather and analyse critical data that informs clinical practice and enhances patient care.

Your responsibilities include:

• Lead Data Processing: Manage and clean Trans20 study data to ensure its usability for research.
• Data Management: Review and update data dictionaries, linking data collected from various sources including electronic medical records.
• Collaborative Support: Prepare datasets for researchers and assist in developing materials for reports, publications, and presentations.
• Quality Assurance: Contribute to the establishment of data checking and monitoring procedures to uphold data integrity.
• Training and Development: Support project assistants, clinicians, and research students in their data processing skills.
• Ethical Research Conduct: Uphold the highest standards of integrity in line with national and international research guidelines.

What we need from you:

• Degree in a quantitative field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a data management role or a similar position.
• Proficiency in research data management processes and tools (e.g., Stata, R).
• Understanding of the research project lifecycle and data management workflows.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments surrounding clinical research data.
• Strong initiative and curiosity in data management.
• Experience with database creation and maintenance (e.g., REDCap, Limesurvey) is desirable.

For full viewing of responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached position description.

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Dr Michelle Tollit at [email protected] using the subject line: Data Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

What’s in it for you?

• Maximise Your Pay: Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases
• Flexible Hours: Enjoy a part-time schedule (15.2 to 22.8 hours per week) that allows for work-life balance and personal commitments.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience in research data management and expand your skill set through training opportunities and collaboration with experts in the field.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals committed to advancing transgender health, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.
• Innovative Research: Be part of a leading multidisciplinary clinic involved in one of the largest studies of its kind globally, shaping the future of transgender health care.
• Ethical Research Practices: Engage in research conducted with the highest standards of integrity, adhering to national and international guidelines.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with researchers, clinicians, and organisations focused on transgender health, expanding your professional network.
• Meaningful Contributions: Your work will play a crucial role in informing clinical practices and policies that affect the lives of young people and their families.
• Dynamic Challenges: Experience a variety of tasks that keep the role engaging, from data processing to quality assurance and training others.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of an organisation that values diversity, inclusion, and respect, fostering a culture where everyone's contributions are valued.

Who we are

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

Join Us!

We strongly encourage individuals with lived experience of gender diversity to apply. At MCRI we celebrate diversity and recognise the importance of varied perspectives in our mission. Your unique experiences can greatly enrich our work and contribute to healthcare solutions.

If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting:

• Your resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at [email protected]. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

No recruitment agencies please.