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 adaption in healthcare to safeguard the health and wellbeing 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
Requisition ID: REQ604539

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, 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 everyday. 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 ensure 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) is committed to reducing its carbon footprint to reach net zero by 2035 for the emissions we control directly, with a 70-80% reduction by 2030. The Research & Data Manager, Planetary Health is responsible for managing the governance and analysis of carbon emissions data and information, and coordinating strategic research projects to monitor and contribute to progress of NSLHD’s pathway to net zero and Planetary Health Framework. The role will manage a newly developed carbon dashboard, which is one of the first of its kind in NSW Health, manipulating complex datasets and charts to communicate findings to NSLHD executive, staff, and patients. The role will build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to improve the collection and synthesise a range of data across scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions sources and evaluate the environmental, health, and financial impact of planetary health projects. Working as part of a small team with a diversity of skills, the successful candidate will have a good understanding of research and evaluation methods to be able to conduct and supervise innovative planetary health research projects. Experience with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and carbon accounting is desirable but not essential. This is a full-time position based at Royal North Shore Hospital with flexibility to work remotely.

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

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

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

1. Relevant qualifications and appropriate experience in data analytics or business intelligence, sustainability, research and evaluation, project management or a related discipline.
2. 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.

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For role related queries or questions contact Nicola Groskops on [email protected]

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Applications Close: 25 September 2025
Tentative Interview Date: 1-9 October 2025