South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking candidates with a strong and experienced background in strategic and operational planning to lead the department of Health Information Services on a full time, fixed term basis until March 2026.
South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking candidates with a strong and experienced background in strategic and operational planning to lead the department of Health Information Services.
About the Role
Reporting into the Director Health and Clinical Informatics, this position is responsible for leading teams to plan, organise, direct and evaluate all facets of health information management including clinical records, clinical data, clinical coding and Health Information Access Services.
The Senior Manager Health Information Services (HIS) is responsive to the organisation's key health information management objectives which includes the monitoring of HIS key performance indicators and statutory reporting as well as maintaining primary responsibility for the governance, management and control of all patient records and clinical records across SWH.
As the Senior Manager within the Health Information Services department, this position will have a significant influence in shaping a positive and high performing culture.
Position Overview
* Fixed Term, Full Time until March 2026 (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly accrued day off
* Based in Warrnambool
* Classification: Health Information Manager Grade 4
* Salary Range: $126,079.20 - $138,928.40 per annum, plus superannuation
What you bring:
* An undergraduate or post-graduate qualification in Health Information Management.
* At least five years' experience working as a Health Information Manager in a public or private healthcare setting
* Eligibility for membership with the Health Information Management Association Australia (HIMMA)
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing a health information service providing clinical records management, clinical data management, clinical coding, Health Information Access Services with the ability to plan, direct and evaluate services
* Demonstrated effective negotiation, consultation and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to provide high level advice at a senior/executive management level
* Demonstrated knowledge of health information systems
* High-level commitment to continuous quality improvement
* High-level computer literacy and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
* Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
* Internal and external professional development opportunities
* A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
* Excellent terms and conditions of employment
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here .
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
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