Research and Data Manager

Northern Sydney Local Health District

St Leonards, Sydney, NSW

Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)

Government - State (Government & Defence)

Casual/Vacation, Full-time

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Apply your skills in data analytics and research to this dynamic and innovative role within the Planetary Health team at NSLHD. You'll be part of an award-winning team that aims to improve environmental sustainability and climate adaptation in healthcare to safeguard the health and well-being of our local community.

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary until 10 July 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $1618.21 - $2152.82 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Who we are:We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate and driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting, and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients’, employees’, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensuring that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.

Where you'll be working

Population & Planetary Health, Royal North Shore Community Health Centre

What you'll be doing

Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) has recently calculated its baseline carbon footprint and is committed to reducing emissions to reach net zero by 2035 for the emissions we control directly, with a 70-80% reduction by 2030. The Data Manager, Planetary Health is responsible for coordinating the ongoing collection and analysis of planetary health data and information, including supporting the development and maintenance of a carbon emissions dashboard, to monitor and track progress of NSLHD’s pathway to net zero. The role will build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to collect and synthesize a range of data across scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions sources and evaluate the environmental, health, and financial impact of sustainability projects. Working within a small planetary health team with a diversity of skills, the successful candidate will use their understanding of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and carbon accounting to support research and develop new ways to calculate and track NSLHD’s carbon footprint and emissions reduction over time.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Relevant qualifications and appropriate experience in data analytics or business intelligence, sustainability, research and evaluation, project management, or a related discipline.

Demonstrated experience in the collection and analysis of data using analytics tools such as Power BI. Experience developing automated technical solutions will be highly regarded.

Demonstrated research skills and the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate public health and/or sustainability research or initiatives.

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For role related queries or questions contact Nicola Groskops on Nicola.Groskops@health.nsw.gov.au