• School of Public Health

• Full-time fixed-term position through to end of June 2027

• Base salary will be in the range $93,491.78 - $100,296.98 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)

• Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity 

Join the Australian Women and Girls’ Health Research (AWaGHR) Centre — a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and girls throughout their lives.

We’re seeking a Data Analyst with experience in data management and collaboration with researchers to support the delivery of multiple high-impact projects and ensure key milestones and deliverables are achieved.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the management of multiple data sets from surveys and health administrative records

• Ensure high standards of data security and integrity are adopted and maintained.

• Monitor and maintain data quality, including organising and checking data sets, linking records and documenting data processes

• Prepare and distribute data sets to users

• Manage input and output data and results from secure analysis environments

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program

• Salary packaging options

About You

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Data Science, Statistics or Mathematics.

• Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis.

• Demonstrate understanding of research methodologies and statistical techniques.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

• Commitment to data integrity, ethical research practices, and collaborative teamwork.

Preferred:

• Prior experience supporting research projects in a university, government, or non-profit research centre.

• Familiarity with metadata standards, data governance, and ethical considerations in research data management.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Annette Dobson at [email protected].  

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday November 9th 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57566). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing November 17th 2025.