Data Management Officer

UWA; Remote; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious Australian university seeks a Data Management Officer to support rural medical education through effective data management. This part-time role involves coordinating data reporting needs across multiple rural sites and requires strong skills in data management and communication. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in healthcare data. The position is flexible and offers a competitive salary package.

Benefits

26 weeks paid parental leave

4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more

17% superannuation

25% off full fee courses

discounted health insurance

convenient on-campus childcare options

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in health or tertiary education data management and reporting.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate RCSWA’s data management and reporting requirements across multiple rural sites.
• Maintain and enhance database functionality to ensure accurate and timely information for stakeholders.
• Contribute to evaluation and Commonwealth grant reporting through high‑quality data collection and analysis.

Skills

Strong experience in health data management

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

High attention to detail

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience

Job description

• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
• Salary packaging options.
• 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Data Management Officer

Job no: 521906
Work type: Part Time
Location: Any RCSWA site, Crawley
Categories: Administration & Executive support

• Play a key role in supporting rural medical education through accurate data management and reporting.
• Join a collaborative team committed to improving healthcare outcomes in rural and remote WA.
• Part-time (0.5 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: $95,231– $100,643 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia (RCSWA) is a network of 15 rural and remote sites across WA, dedicated to delivering high‑quality teaching, research, and clinical service. As part of the UWA Medical School, RCSWA collaborates with partner universities to strengthen rural medical education and workforce development.

About the opportunity

• Coordinate RCSWA’s data management and reporting requirements across multiple rural sites.
• Maintain and enhance database functionality to ensure accurate and timely information for stakeholders.
• Contribute to evaluation and Commonwealth grant reporting through high‑quality data collection and analysis.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in health or tertiary education data management and reporting.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and quality.

Note

This rolecan be based in any RCSWA rural site.

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 4 January 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [e-mail] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6‑digit job reference number.

Advertised: 09 Dec 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Jan 2026 W. Australia Standard Time