At a Glance
- Tasks: Support research by managing clinical databases and performing data analysis.
- Company: Bayside Health, a leading public health service in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, fitness facilities, childcare services, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse workplace encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in data analytics while making a real impact on public health.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience; familiarity with statistical tools.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth.
The Alfred Hospital’s Department of Infectious Diseases is one of Australia’s largest and most advanced centres for infectious disease care, research and education. It provides specialist expertise across general infections, HIV, hospital‑acquired infections, antimicrobial resistance, travel medicine, viral hepatitis, STIs and infections in immunocompromised patients. Clinical services include dedicated units for general infectious diseases, HIV care, consultative support and immunocompromised hosts, alongside a leading training program.
A flagship component is the Victorian State‑wide HIV Service, offering comprehensive multidisciplinary care for people living with HIV, including management of complications and co‑morbidities. The Department sits within the Alfred Medical Research Precinct and, through Monash Partners, is recognised as an NHMRC Academic Health Science Centre.
This is an entry-level position and an opportunity to build epidemiology and applied statistics skills while taking responsibility for the routine, recurring data work that underpins the Department’s research and clinical activity. Working within the EDMS team and alongside the research stream, the Research Data and Analytics Officer will help maintain clinical research databases, deliver regular data submissions, extracts and reports reliably and on time, and carry out applied statistical analysis on clinical and epidemiological datasets under the supervision of the team’s analysts.
With support from the Data Analysts and the Manager EDMS, you will develop your analytical capability in R, contribute to research outputs and publications, and grow towards more advanced methods and independent analytical work over time. You will also support the Victorian HIV Service and other Departmental programs on quality projects that integrate data with clinical care.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree (or working towards one) in Statistics, Data Science, Biomedical Science, Public Health, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent relevant experience
- Working ability in a statistical language (preferably R) and sound general data literacy, with confidence handling data carefully and accurately
- A grounding in statistical methods and a genuine interest in applying them to epidemiological and clinical data, with willingness to learn new tools and techniques on the job
- Demonstrated reliability in delivering routine, recurring tasks accurately and to deadline
- Experience with REDCap, and/or exposure to regression, survival analysis or other applied statistical methods
- Experience contributing to a publication or manuscript submission
- Exposure to scripting or data workflow tools, for example SQL, Power Automate or Power BI
- Postgraduate coursework or a Diploma in Biostatistics, Data Science or Public Health
Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia. On-site Car & Bike Parking (Subject to Availability). Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness. Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships). Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.
If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV. Any queries please contact Brian Price, Clinical Service Director Alfred Infectious Diseases.
Applications close at 11:00pm AEDT Tuesday, 27 October 2026. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Research Data and Analytics Officer in Melbourne employer: Alfred Health
Bayside Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Neurophysiology Scientists. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from extensive training opportunities, competitive salary packaging, and generous leave entitlements, all while contributing to high-quality healthcare for the diverse communities of metropolitan Melbourne and beyond. The culture at Bayside Health promotes collaboration and compassion, ensuring that staff are empowered to thrive in their roles and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.
