Database Officer - Perioperative Medicine

IDS India; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra annual leave at Christmas and E

Job summary

The Kids Research Institute Australia invites applications for a Database Officer to provide database support, data design, and data management in a paediatric research setting. You will work with world-class researchers to improve safety and quality of care for children and families.

Located at Perth Children’s Hospital, Nedlands, the role offers hybrid working options and a 13-month full-time contract, reporting to the Clinical Research Manager and collaborating with Data Analysts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated data management skills and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of applying statistical methods to health/biological data.
• Ability to develop data workflows including automated reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals with varying levels of computer knowledge.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop data capture, storage and analysis workflows.
• Optimise data workflows to improve team efficiency across projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external collaborators to align data requirements and combine data from multiple sources.

Skills

Data management

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistical methods

Data workflows

Communication

Organisation

Verbal communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in data science/health science or related discipline

Job description

The Opportunity

The Perioperative Medicine Team conducts research on all aspectsof clinical perioperative care through leading the most active paediatricanaesthesia research program in Australasia, focusing on continuously drivingimprovements in safety and quality of care.

As our team continues to grow, we are now seeking a talented Database Officer able to provide database support including around databasedesign and data management. This opportunity will be varied and exciting,giving you the chance to work with world class researchers to make a real differencein the lives of children and families.

Reporting to our Clinical Research Manager and closely workingalongside our current Data Analysts, some of your responsibilities willinclude:

• Design and development of data capture, storage, and analysis workflows.
  
• Optimising workflows, particularly to create efficiencies within the team or across multiple projects.
  
• Liaising with collaborators (internal and external) regarding their research interests and data requirement and to combine data from multiple sources.
  

Located within Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands, this full-timeposition will be offered for 13 months in the first instance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you willhave a relevant tertiary qualification in data science, health science or arelevant discipline. Additionally, our ideal candidate will have the followingskills and experience:

• Demonstrated data management skills, analytical abilities and knowledge of quantitative data analysis methods.
  
• Knowledge of the application of statistical methods to the analysis of (preferably health and or biological) data.
  
• Ability to develop data workflows including automated reporting.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals with varying levels of computer knowledge.
  
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  

AtThe Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplaceculture thatreflects the communities we serve. We actively recruitsupport and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diversecommunities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse livedexperiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitmentprocess and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity tothrive.

If you meet many, but not all, of the rolerequirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention anycareer breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isreflected in how we:

• Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
  
• Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
  
• Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
  
• Partner with communities to strengthen cultural awareness and belonging.
  
• Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
  
• We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.
  

Alongside our inclusive culture, you’llenjoy:

• Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
  
• Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
  
• Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
  
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
  
• Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
  
• Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
  
• Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.
  

Closing Date: 30/10/2026 -We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to beingchampions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourageapplications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability.As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of thefirstAustralian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity(SAGE)pilot program.

We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the healthand wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people areat the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment andCareer Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in theInstitute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.