Senior Database Developer - Research Computing Facility
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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Senior Database Developer - Research Computing Facility
- 12-month fixed-term, full-time opportunity
- 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs
We are looking for an experienced database developer to build and support primarily REDCap databases across a range of research, clinical and operational projects.
The role is 1-year full-time, with a view to the role becoming permanent. We offer flexible working arrangements within a small team within the Research Computing Facility.
We are ideally looking for someone with experience in REDCap, however other database systems will be considered. Much of the work is centered around clinical studies, however there is an opportunity to be innovative and creative with some of the non-clinical projects. We are therefore looking for a candidate who can think out of the box to tailor unique solutions and provide a good customer experience.
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 and 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: Eveline Niedermayr
Email: eveline.niedermayr@petermac.org
Applications Close: 10 July 2025
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Enterprise Agreement
Health and Allied Services Managers and Administrative Workers
Position Summary
This role is focused on the development and support of REDCap databases for research, clinical, and operational projects across Peter Mac.
Classification or Salary Range
HS4
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
Key Relationships
Internal:
- Research Computing Facility Staff
- Peter Mac Researchers, Clinicians and Administrators
External:
- Platform users external to Peter Mac
Skills
- Experience in database development in research and clinical contexts, ideally with experience designing REDCap databases
- Experience in database platform administration and application of institutional data policies and procedures
- Understanding of data and data management concepts in research and clinical contexts
- Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript and SQL
- Qualifications in health, medical or biological studies. IT qualifications will also be considered with relevant work experience
Key Accountabilities
- Database development
Demonstrated by:
- Timely design, development and testing of databases to meet stakeholder requirements
- Migration of data across data capture platforms as required
- Establishing and advising on the integration of data platforms for specific projects
- Monitoring use of databases in production to proactively manage data integrity issues
- Timely troubleshooting and resolution of production database issues
- Providing users with advice and technical support on problem rectification and tailored database improvement upon request
- Keeping up to date with local and international trends in REDCap database development
- Data management
Demonstrated by:
- Performance of medium and high-level data management tasks throughout the project life cycle, as required. Includes:
- Validation and data quality assurance
- Data cleaning, manipulation and delivery
- Archiving and destruction of data
- Knowledge of, and compliance with, institutional data policies and procedures including the management of user permissions
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
- Database support
Demonstrated by:
- Timely response to routine platform support requests, including requests that require basic development advice
- Participation in routine platform and system maintenance, such as system validation
- Participation in relevant policy and operational procedure development
- Data education and advocacy
Demonstrated by:
- Participation in the development and delivery of institutional database and data quality training
- Cultivation of a collaborative database user/developer community at Peter Mac
- Communication
Demonstrated by:
- Clear and precise communication of complex or technical concepts to diverse range of users
- Highly developed relationship management and consulting skills
- Teamwork
Demonstrated by:
- Soliciting feedback collegiately to improve personal and team performance
- Actively participating in team meetings and planning sessions
- Identifying issues that affect team performance
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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.