Data Analyst - Perioperative Medicine Team

Job Description

The Opportunity The Perioperative Medicine Team conducts research on all aspects of clinical perioperative care through leading the most active paediatric anaesthesia research program in Australasia, focusing on continuously driving improvements in safety and quality of care. We are seeking a talented Data Analyst able to provide data and statistical guidance and support on study design, data management and analysis of study data and results. This opportunity will be varied and exciting, giving you the chance to work with world class researchers to make a difference to child health. Reporting to our Clinical Research Manager and closely working alongside our current Data Analyst, some of your responsibilities will include: Liaising with collaborators (internal and external) regarding their research interests and data requirements. Preparing analysis code for statistical analytical software. Setting up procedures/processes for quality assurance and data validation. Interpreting results and contributing to the preparation of journal articles/reports. Located within the Perth Children’s Hospital, this 0.8 FTE to full time position will be offered for 13 months in the first instance. About You To be successful in this role, you will have or made major progress towards completing a relevant tertiary qualification in statistics, mathematics, science or relevant discipline. Additionally, our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience: Strong data management skills, analytical abilities and knowledge of quantitative data analysis methods. Demonstrated ability to utilise R, Python, SAS, Stata or equivalent statistical package for data management and statistical analysis. Experience in the application of statistical methods to the analysis of (preferably health and or biological) data. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check (within the last three months) prior to commencement, along with a Working with Children check. We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter. About Us Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required. Some of our staff benefits include: Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter. Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year. World leader in child health research. Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program. Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support. Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events. Flexible work options and hybrid working. Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks. Access to Corporate Health Insurance. Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery. How to apply If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application. Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above. Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to Click here for the Job Description Contact Name: Aine Sommerfield Contact Email: Closing Date: 29/01/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date. The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program. We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health. #J-18808-Ljbffr