Autologous Transplant Data Manager

Date:  11 Jul 2025
Site:  VCCC (Parkville)
Location: 

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company:  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit:  Haematology Research
Division:  Chief Operating Officer
Department:  Haematology
Enterprise Agreement:  Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administr
Haematology Research

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

 

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

 

Autologous Transplant Data Manager 

  • Ongoing, part-time role (45 hours per fortnight)
  • Flexible, Hybrid working arrangements
  • Grade 3: HS3 level

 

About the team

The Autologous Transplant Service is part of the Parkville integrated Clinical Haematology Service. Our service is the largest in Victoria and second largest in Australia. We pride ourselves as world-class specialist autologous transplant service that provides evidence-based approach to treatment choices, delivered by a highly effective multidisciplinary and supportive care team. The Autologous Transplant Service are looking for an experience Data Manager to oversee the management of the autologous transplant database.

 

Your role

Reporting directly to the to the Clinical Lead, Autologous Transplant Service you will be responible for the following:

  • Responsible for the maintenance of internal database through the utilisation of various electronic medical record systems, and by attending relevant departmental meetings
  • Ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency, which is crucial for reliable analysis and decision-making.
  • Maintaining strict confidentiality of patient records and information, both verbally, in writing, and electronically
  • Assisting with data-related aspects of audits, research projects, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Provide data management support to the team for both clinical outcome data and volume tracking, responding to data requests from health staff in a timely manner

 

About you

The ideal candidate will meet the following essential requirements:

  • Experience in Data Management
  • Familiarity with completion of web-based forms
  • Competent use of RedCap and Microsoft Office programs in particular excel or similar databases
  • Strong analytical skills for data review, validation, and interpretation
  • Display a high level of accuracy and attential to detail
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

 

Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

  • Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
  • Discounted health insurance and eye care
  • A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
  • Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
  • Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
  • Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
  • Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata), 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave options
  • Flexible, hybrid working practices

 

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.  Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

 

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

 

Hiring Manager: A/Prof Amit Khot

Email: Amit.Khot@petermac.org

 

Applications Close: Sunday 27th July 2025

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Position Summary

The Autologous Transplant Data Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the clinical team by overseeing the management of the autologous transplant database through meticulous and prompt data collection and entry. This position involves active participation in multidisciplinary meetings within the autologous service, alongside the upkeep of both internal and external databases, as well as the facilitation of internal and external audits. Moreover, the data manager will offer invaluable data support to service members by conducting quality and research analysis to ensure the highest standards of care.

Enterprise Agreement

Managers and Administrative Workers

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 3: HS3

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Risk Category C

Key Relationships

Internal
  • Senior Medical Staff
  • Nurse Practitioners & CNCs
  • Health Information Services
External
  • Precinct Partners
  • External registries
  • Other health services

 

Education

Skills

Essential Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Biomedical Science, or Applied Science, or equivalent experience
  • Prior experience in clinical trial data management, particularly in haematology
  • Understanding of clinical research principles, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
  • Familiarity with various clinical trial data management systems
  • Ability to design, build, test, and implement trial data management procedures. Ensuring data quality, cleaning, and query resolution. 
  • Experience with database design, development, and management, including user permissions and data integration.
  • Strong analytical skills for data review, validation, and interpretation. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with research teams, sponsors, and other stakeholders
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. 
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is crucial for data management. 
  • Ability to identify and resolve data issues and queries effectively. 
Desireable Requirements
  • Skills in business intelligence and business reporting
  • Report writing
  • Audit analysis design

 

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities: Demonstrated By / Key Performance Indicators

  • Accurately entering patient data from various sources (e.g., medical records, clinical trials) into designated databases. .
  • Creating, validating, and maintaining autologous transplant databases, ensuring their security and compliance with data protection laws
  • Maintenance of internal databases through utilization of various EMR systems, and by attending relevant departmental meetings
  • Extracting and manipulating data to generate reports for researchers, clinicians, and other stakeholders. 
  • Ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency, which is crucial for reliable analysis and decision-making. 
  • Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect sensitive patient information from unauthorized access.
  • Maintaining strict confidentiality of patient records and information, both verbally, in writing, and electronically.
  • Adhering to relevant data protection regulations (e.g., Data Protection Act) and ethical guidelines for handling health information. 
  • Working closely with other members of the haematology team, including clinicians, researchers, and other data managers, to support data-related activities.
  • Assisting with data-related aspects of audits, research projects, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Participating in training and professional development activities to stay updated on best practices and emerging technologies in data management.
  • Addressing data-related queries and issues from various stakeholders. 

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

 

 

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

 

 

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

 

  • Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
  • Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
  • We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.