Data & Research Nurse Coordinator

• Location: Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s Hospital
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Part-Time
• Salary: Level 2 Research Nurse/Midwife (YU13) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity is available for a Data and Research Nurse Coordinator to join Newborn Services at Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s, Western Health. This role plays a critical part in supporting high-quality neonatal care through the coordination of clinical research activities and the management, integrity and reporting of newborn data.

Working closely with clinical teams, operational leaders and external partners, the Data and Research Nurse Coordinator ensures that data collection and research activities are ethical, accurate and aligned with legislative and reporting requirements, including the Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network (ANZNN). This role contributes to service improvement, evidence-based practice and the ongoing development of a robust Newborn Services data framework.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate neonatal research and data management activities, ensuring compliance with ethical, scientific and legal requirements.
• Collect, manage and validate neonatal data, including mandatory reporting to the Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network (ANZNN).
• Monitor data quality and integrity through audits, quality control activities and targeted staff education.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports to support clinical decision making, service planning and performance monitoring.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, operational leaders, ICT and external data partners to enhance data systems, reporting and research capability.

About You:

• You are an experienced neonatal nurse or midwife with a strong interest in data, research and quality improvement.
• You enjoy working collaboratively, have strong analytical skills and are motivated to use data to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife in Australia, with a Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery or equivalent qualification.
• Clinical experience in neonatal care and understanding of the NICU/SCN environment.
• Demonstrated experience in data collection, reporting, audit and research activities.
• Well developed IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and clinical information systems (e.g. EMR, patient management systems).
• Strong problem solving, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to analyse processes and drive improvement.

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About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. 

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about neonatal care, data-driven improvement and supporting excellence in clinical practice, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 18 March 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kate Ambry (Operations Manager Newborn & Children’s Services) via Kate.Ambry@wh.org.au or on 0421 233 512.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.