Data Manager

St Vincent's Health Australia; Inner West; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Mobility/NSW Health transfer options

World-class precinct and programs

Professional development opportunities

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia is seeking a Data Manager to lead data governance and quality initiatives, partner with clinicians to improve data capture, and deliver actionable insights to support patient care and organisational performance.

You will drive high-quality reporting, standards development, and continuous improvement across clinical and operational data to enable evidence-based decision-making and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in healthcare data governance and analytics.
• Ability to translate complex data into practical insights.
• Strong communication with clinicians and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead data quality and governance initiatives to ensure accurate, reliable, and compliant clinical and operational data.
• Partner with clinicians and business stakeholders to improve data capture practices, deliver training, and support best-practice data management.
• Analyze complex data and provide actionable insights that support service improvement, performance monitoring, and strategic decision-making.
• Deliver high-quality reporting and drive continuous improvement through the development of data standards and reporting processes.

Job description

Job Description:Role title: Data ManagerRole type: Max-term, full-time contract (10-month parental leave cover)Role grade: Health Services Manager Grade 2Department and location: Informatics and Data Excellence, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, SydneySalary: $118,821- $140,201 + super + salary packagingWelcome to St Vincent’s Hospital SydneyJoin a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.About the roleAn exciting opportunity exists to join a dynamic team delivering high-quality data and analytics solutions that support patient care and organisational performanceLead data quality and governance initiatives to ensure accurate, reliable, and compliant clinical and operational dataPartner with clinicians and business stakeholders to improve data capture practices, deliver training, and support best-practice data managementAnalyse complex data and provide actionable insights that support service improvement, performance monitoring, and strategic decision-makingDeliver high-quality reporting and drive continuous improvement through the development of data standards, resolution of data quality issues, and enhancement of reporting processesAbout youProven experience in healthcare, health information, research, or other complex data environments, with expertise in data governance, data quality, analysis, reporting, and continuous improvementDemonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clinicians, managers, and stakeholders, influencing data quality outcomes and supporting organisational priorities through effective use of informationHighly developed communication, engagement, and relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to a diverse range of audiencesStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex information, develop practical solutions, and drive process and system improvementsProven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes while providing expert advice and translating data into meaningful insights that support evidence-based decision-makingWhat we can offer youExceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your incomeSeamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlementsWorld-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutesExcellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiativesCutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer CentreCommunity: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol careProfessional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarshipsHealth & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrationsSponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.Equal opportunityWe celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.How to applyThe closing date for applications is 15 October 2026. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.Reconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]