Research Support Officer (Data and Analytics) | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 28 August 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 62117-02R4P
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 August 2026
Contact Officer: Tony Garrido on Tony.Garrido@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 4186

What can we offer you:

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

The Research Operations and Clinical Trials team are seeking a Research Support Officer (Data and Analytics) to join the team on a temporary basis.

Working closely with the Biostatistician, you will support researchers across Canberra Health Services by providing statistical, data management and research support services. This includes preparing, cleaning, linking and analysing research data using statistical software such as R and Jamovi, and assisting with the interpretation and presentation of findings through reports, publications, presentations, tables and data visualisations.

You will also support the design and maintenance of research databases and surveys using REDCap, provide user support and troubleshooting, assist with data governance and security activities, and undertake routine system and database administration. Working collaboratively with researchers and multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to service improvement initiatives, maintain accurate records and reporting systems, and support the delivery of high-quality research outcomes across the organisation.

You will have experience preparing, managing and analysing data in a research, health, academic or similar environment, with demonstrated capability using statistical software such as R, Stata, SAS, Python or comparable applications. You will be confident presenting analytical findings through reports, tables, charts and data visualisations and have experience developing surveys or databases using platforms such as REDCap, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey or similar systems. Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, together with a collaborative approach and attention to detail, will be essential to success in this role.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Note: This is a full-time temporary position available for a period of 12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency. Part-time hours may be considered. The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro rata for part-time hours.

For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a full-time temporary position available for a period of 12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency. Part-time hours may be considered. The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro rata for part-time hours.

Career interest categories:

Administration and Governance
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services