Data Manager - Emergency Department

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment benefits

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health in Westmead seeks a Data Manager to oversee Emergency Department information systems, ensuring high-quality data and timely reporting to support safe patient care.

The role involves data governance, administrative reporting duties, and contributing to research through morbidity/mortality analyses while assisting ED leadership with policy development.

Responsibilities

• Manage Emergency Department data quality and integrity for reporting and decision making.
• Provide admin support for all reporting requirements related to Emergency Department data.
• Design morbidity/mortality reports for research, audits and performance evaluation.
• Assist ED management with development and implementation of policies to improve patient outcomes.

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration:91326 - 121497 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ694430
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 4 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Karl Pobre on **********@health.nsw.gov.au

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

The Data Manager effectively and efficiently manages the information systems/data of the Emergency by ensuring the quality and integrity of the data.

This position is responsible for providing administrative support for all reporting requirements relation to Emergency Department data. The role supports the Emergency Department in the delivery of safe quality care by the timely reporting of data that support operational patient flow.

Meet pre-determined targets, benchmarks and deadlines determined by the Ministry of Health; statistical reports for strategic planning and performance measurements to the Director and Nurse Manager of Emergency as well as reports for internal audits in other clinical departments. They also design morbidity/mortality reports for research purposes for use within and outside the hospital.

They will assist ED management in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to provide better outcomes for the clients of the Emergency Department.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.