Allied Health Lead - Clinical Informatics

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

EAP access

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking an Allied Health Lead - Clinical Informatics to shape how digital tools support safer, more efficient care across hospitals, community services and rural settings. You will lead the design and improvement of digital solutions and partner with clinicians to deliver practical outcomes that improve patient experiences.

You will drive workforce capability, coordinate change management and mentor teams, combining clinical knowledge with digital innovation to deliver

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in an allied health profession with current registration or professional membership where required.
• Strong experience in clinical informatics, digital health, service improvement or leading technology-enabled change.
• Advanced communication, stakeholder engagement and change management skills.
• Collaborative leadership style with ability to mentor, influence and drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and improvement of digital solutions that enhance clinical practice, safety and service quality.
• Partner with clinicians, operational leaders and digital teams to turn frontline needs into practical outcomes.
• Build workforce capability through coaching, education and support for digital systems.
• Drive innovation, change and continuous improvement projects delivering measurable benefits for patients, consumers and staff.

Skills

Clinical informatics

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Allied health qualification

Registration/licence

Job description

Allied Health Lead - Clinical Informatics

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service – Toowoomba QLD

As Allied Health Lead - Clinical Informatics, you'll help shape how digital tools support better care across hospitals, community services and rural settings. From improving clinical workflows to guiding digital transformation, you'll work with passionate professionals to create safer, more efficient and person-centred healthcare experiences.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Leading the design and improvement of digital solutions that enhance clinical practice, safety and service quality.
• Partnering with clinicians, operational leaders and digital teams to turn frontline needs into practical outcomes.
• Building workforce capability through coaching, education and support that strengthens confidence in digital systems.
• Driving innovation, change and continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable benefits for patients, consumers and staff.

Let's Talk About You

You're someone who sees opportunities where others see complexity. You combine strong clinical knowledge with a passion for digital innovation, bringing people together to improve the way care is delivered. You lead with compassion, integrity and courage, create trust through collaboration, and value dignity in every interaction. You'll take pride in helping clinicians work smarter, supporting better experiences for patients and shaping improvements that have a lasting impact across the health service.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

• Tertiary qualifications in an allied health profession, with current registration or professional membership where required.
• Strong experience in clinical informatics, digital health, service improvement or leading technology-enabled change.
• Advanced communication, stakeholder engagement and change management skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor, influence and drive positive outcomes.

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have postgraduate qualifications in clinical informatics, digital health, health management, clinical education or a related field, and/or experience leading digital initiatives across large or geographically dispersed health services.

Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about improving healthcare through innovation while living the values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, fromTaroom in the north to Texas in thesouth,our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care.It'scomplex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whetheryou'rea doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member,or administrator,you'llsee your impact firsthand.Here,you'llfind opportunities that simplydon'texist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, andembraceresponsibilities that would take years toaccessin larger health services.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

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Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns