Data Quality Officer

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal North Shore Hospital is seeking a part-time Data Quality Officer to support the pancreatic surgical unit. The role focuses on data entry and management, updating patient records in eMR, REDCap, and related tools, and ensuring data accuracy and quality.

The successful candidate will have strong IT skills, experience with Cerner and the REDCap platform, and a commitment to confidentiality under health information regulations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, attention to detail and ability to conduct data investigations and perform thorough checks.
• Excellent computer/IT skills with high level experience in hospital Patient Administration Systems, including Cerner and MS Office Suite, especially MS Excel and REDCap.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in managing confidential patient records per legislative requirements and storing paper and electronic records securely.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and management for the pancreatic surgical unit.
• Update patient records in eMR, REDCap and various research tools and systems.
• Perform data corrections, reporting and data quality audits to maintain accurate data.

Skills

Data entry

Data management

MS Excel

REDCap

Cerner

Tools

Cerner

REDCap

MS Office

Job description

Data Quality Officer the original Sydney, NSW, AU

Job Description

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the pancreatic cancer service at Royal North Shore Hospital, a leading centre of excellence that focuses on delivering high quality care and research.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Remuneration: $37.28 - $38.44 per hour

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Royal North Shore Hospital

What You'll Be Doing

The Data Quality Officer is primarily responsible for data entry and management for the pancreatic surgical unit. This involves performing patient updates in eMR, REDCap, and various other research tools and systems. The Data Quality Officer is also responsible for data corrections, reporting and data quality audits by maintaining accurate, reliable, and complete data.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, attention to detail and ability to conduct data investigations and perform thorough checks in addition to excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work independently, manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer/IT skills, including demonstrated high level experience in hospital Patient Administration Systems, including Cerner and experience in MS Office Suite particularly in MS Excel and REDCap.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in managing confidential patient records in accordance with legislative requirements, including appropriate management and storage of paper and electronic medical records.

For role related queries or questions contact Ellie Mccann on Ellie. [e-mail]

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Applications Close: 4 September 2026