Data Coordinator

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About Infectious Diseases & Immunology Department

The Austin Health Infectious Diseases & Immunology (IDI) Department is a large specialist unit that is one of six divisions within The Medical and Cancer Services Division and runs under the Chief Operations Officer Directorate of Austin Health. The IDI Department provides both inpatient-consultation and outpatient services to Austin Health and the Mercy Hospital for Women, medical infection prevention and control advice for these two institutions and has an active research program in important areas such as antibiotic resistance, appropriate antibiotic use, mycobacterial disease and public health interventions such as pandemic influenza planning and improving hand hygiene among healthcare workers, in addition to having an active research program. 

About the role

The Data Coordinator within the Infectious Diseases & Immunology Department is responsible for the accurate collection, management, analysis, and reporting of clinical and operational data to support the delivery of high-quality patient care, research, surveillance, and service improvement initiatives. 

A regular day will see you:

• Coordinate the entry and maintenance of data in compliance with hospital protocols and privacy legislation
• Assist with data requirements for clinical trials, audits, and research projects conducted within the department.
• Maintain and improve existing databases and data systems, including documentation of data dictionaries, workflows, and user guides.

About you

As the Data Coordinator, You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

• Demonstrated experience in collecting, managing, validating, and reporting clinical or operational data within a health or research setting.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, REDcap and other relevant data tools and familiarity with electronic medical record systems (e.g. Cerner).
• Sound understanding of relevant privacy, confidentiality, and data security legislation and standards in a healthcare setting.

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Jason Trubiano, Professor/Director Infectious Diseases at Jason.TRUBIANO@austin.org.au.

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Tuesday 31 March 2026