Data Analyst

Mater Research Office

Mater Research has a rich history of collaboration, integrating with Mater Clinicians on a range of studies. In the past few years the institute has worked hard to enmesh its research with Mater's clinical services to provide better outcomes for patients and the wider community. To support this inspiring work, an exceptional opportunity has opened up for a Data Analyst to join the Data Management and Analysis team of the Mater Research Office, in a full time capacity (76 hours per fortnight), on an initial 12 month contract. This position will support the development and conduct of research studies to ensure the high quality nature and timeliness of Mater clinical trials and research projects are maintained.

In this role you will:

Extract data from numerous database types, based on information provided by researchers

Assist with data cleaning and manipulation in preparation for data analysis where appropriate

Provide advice to researchers regarding design of data collection forms

Review data collection forms and spreadsheets devised by researchers, and assessing whether the forms are suitable

Provide advice to researchers on data management techniques, as well as reviewing data collection mechanisms

Design, generate and prepare data collection forms for automatic scanning capability

Assist researchers with development of electronic surveys using Checkbox

Process (machine-reading) the completed forms and compile the raw data

Participate in education of researchers regarding study design, data management and statistical analysis.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

Undergraduate degree with a strong statistics component

Experience with data spreadsheets and features including spreadsheet design and manipulation of data

Experience in using statistical software programs, such as SPSS, STATA, R or SAS

Knowledge of, and practical experience using, Microsoft Office, specifically MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong time management and organisational skills

Demonstrated integrity with respect to confidentiality to official and customer interests

As a valued Mater employee, you will have access to unrivalled staff benefits and exceptional working conditions including salary packaging options (which can significantly increase your take home pay), up to 12.75% employer superannuation contributions, secure and subsidised on-site car parking, on-site staff gym and pool facilities, on-site childcare facilities, discounts at on-site retailers (cafes, Pharmacy, Florist), and many more.

Salary range: MMRI Level 6 - $64,692.58 per annum plus superannuation

Application closing date: Sunday 02 November 2014. Please submit your application through Mater Careers Website.

Job Reference Number: 4605

For further information specific to the position, please contact A/Prof Kristen Gibbons, Manager, Mater Research Office on 07 3163 2555. At Mater Health Services, we aim to provide our staff with the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere. For further information about our organisation and to view more jobs, please visit our website at http://careers.mater.org.au

Mater Health Services is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all. As part of this commitment, all persons commencing in a direct contact role are required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement. All employees must complete a Criminal History Check prior to commencing employment.