Data Manager - AYA
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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
Data Manager – AYA
• Ongoing, Part Time 48 hours per fortnight
• Parkville location, with multiple transport options at our doorstep
• Manage, analyse and maintain AYA cancer datasets and databases
About your role
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join to the Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service as a Data Manager. The Data Manager strengthens the Victorian AYA Cancer Service’s data capability and supports data driven quality improvement across the sector. The role manages, analyses, and maintains datasets and the clinical database, ensuring data accuracy and usability. It produces clear reports and visualisations for stakeholders and works closely with clinicians and partners to understand reporting needs and improve the use of cancer data for performance monitoring and service design.
The position supports clinical audits, contributes to standardised reporting requirements, and undertakes additional data tasks for senior leadership. It collaborates with partner hospitals to develop a statewide AYA dataset and provides expert advice on data collection processes. The role also develops data collection tools, represents the service in relevant forums, and identifies opportunities for data linkage and collaboration to advance data informed improvements in AYA cancer care.
Remuneration
As per the HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES, MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2025 - Grade 7 [HS7] 122,106.4 (full-time) to be pro-rated, based on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
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, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options
• Flexible, hybrid working practices
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: Kate Thompson
Contact Number: (03) 8559 6880
Email: Kate.Thompson@petermac.org
Application Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Position Summary
This position will be situated in the Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service works collaboratively with health service partners to improve the health outcomes for young people living with cancer.
The AYA Data Manager will work with the leadership team, partner health services and relevant stakeholders to embed data driven quality and performance monitoring, and service improvement to AYA cancer care across Victoria.
Enterprise Agreement
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
Classification or Salary Range
HS Grade 7
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
Key Relationships
| Internal | • Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre • Health Information services |
| External | • Victorian Cancer Registry • Victorian Department of Health • VIC/TAS Youth Cancer Service partner organisations • Integrated Cancer Services • Hospitals, other health services including regionally based health care providers |
Education
Skills
| Essential Requirements | • Tertiary qualification in Health Information Management/Computer Sciences or relevant field • Extensive experience in working with clinical data • Advanced data analysis and interpretation skills including sound working knowledge of general data analysis methods and commitment to quality data management principles • Well-developed interpersonal skills, incorporating high level of computer literacy and capability, written and verbal communication, negotiation and facilitation skills • Demonstrated ability to perform work accurately, methodically, and within time constraints • Ability to work confidently both independently and within a multidisciplinary team • Do we need something about knowledge of databases (eg MS Access, RedCAP, Other) • Familiar with medical terminology and ICD-10-AM coding standards • Familiar with the Victorian Health Data Standards and Systems (HDSS) minimum datasets • Knowledge of clinical benchmarking and quality indicators |
| Desirable Requirements |
• Experience in the use of Epic (EMR) |
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| 1. Leadership in data management | • Provides data support to the Victorian Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Service • Access, maintain, extract and analyse data from a variety of legacy and current datasets related to Victorian AYA cancer care • Maintains and enhances the services database including routine auditing and cleaning of clinical data • Prepares and presents easily digestible reports, for internal and external stakeholders as directed • Uses visualisation methods to highlight data insights relevant to drive AYA cancer service improvement • Engages and communicates with key stakeholders to understand their reporting requirements, clinical context, and how cancer data can be better utilised to measure, benchmark and evaluate cancer service performance, demand and design. • Supports and engages in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives • Completes additional data ingestion, extraction, and analysis as directed by the senior leadership team of the Victorian AYA cancer service • Assists the service in standardize data reporting to government and non-government agencies in line with contractual obligations • Liaises with AYA partner sites (RHH, RCH, Monash) and other Victorian hospitals to support the development of a minimum state-wide AYA dataset |
| 2. Support for data systems | • Provides expert advice to the multidisciplinary team relating to the conduct of data collection within the Victorian AYA cancer service • Develops bespoke data collection tools to support the collection and analysis of data pertaining to service quality improvement initiatives as required |
| 3. Assisting stakeholders to understand trends within AYA oncology |
• Represents the Victorian Adolescent and Young Adult Service at cancer data and information forums |
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.