Chief Medical Information Officer

Department of Health WA External Careers; Perth; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging arrangements

Attractive leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Department of Health WA External Careers seeks a Chief Medical Information Officer to lead WA’s EMR program, aligning regional needs with statewide digital health strategy. You’ll influence how care is delivered across rural and remote settings and work with senior clinical, digital and executive leaders to shape a safer, more connected health system.

You will guide systems design, workflow optimisation and clinician experience, with a focus on patient safety and governance.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of an Australasian Specialist Medical College or equivalent specialist qualification recognised by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and proven ability to influence organisational change and technology adoption.
• Contemporary knowledge and experience in clinical systems design and workflow optimisation.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong conceptual and analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound understanding of patient safety, clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Represent WA Country Health Service within the State-wide EMR Program and ensure regional needs are reflected in system design.
• Collaborate with clinical, digital and executive leaders to design safer care systems.
• Lead and influence across complex environments to deliver digitally enabled healthcare improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Change management

Communication

Technology adoption

Clinical governance

Analytical thinking

Education

Fellowship of Australasian Specialist Medical College

Medical Board of Australia specialist registration

Job description

Chief Medical Information Officer

Shape the future of digital healthcare across WA Country Health Service!

Sessional Year 1-9: $817.44 - $1,038.13 per session*
Above remuneration is inclusive of base rate as of 3 September 2026, 12% superannuation and applicable allowances. Remuneration is subject to assessment of qualifications, clinical skills and years of practice.

Employment Types: Fixed Term - Sessional appointment up to 03/02/2028 with possibility of extension(s)*

*Appointment with the possibility of extension(s) is subject to on-going funding.
Location: Central Office (Perth), with flexibility across regional Western Australia.

About the WA Health Electronic Medical Record Program

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is undertaking one of the largest digital transformation programs in Australia through the implementation of a statewide Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Program. The EMR Program will transform the way healthcare is delivered by connecting people and information to support safer, more efficient and patient-centred care.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced medical leader to influence large-scale system transformation, support innovation and help deliver a digitally enabled healthcare system that meets current and future healthcare needs.

About the Role

As Chief Medical Information Officer, you will play a pivotal role in representing WACHS within the State-wide Electronic Medical Record Program, ensuring that the unique needs of regional, rural and remote communities are reflected in the design and implementation of WA’s future digital healthcare system

This is more than a digital health role. It is an opportunity to influence how healthcare is delivered across some of the most geographically diverse and clinically complex environments in the country.

You will work alongside senior clinical, digital and executive leaders across WA Health to design systems that support safer care, enhance clinician experience, improve patient outcomes and create a more connected healthcare system for future generations.

This role will suit an experienced medical specialist with a passion for digital health, clinical innovation and healthcare transformation.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Influence the future direction of healthcare delivery across Western Australia.
• Collaborate with highly experienced clinical, executive and digital health leaders.
• Contribute to innovative initiatives that improve patient care, safety and efficiency.
• Advocate for rural and remote healthcare requirements within a major statewide transformation program.

You will bring:

• Unrestricted specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of an Australasian Specialist Medical College or an equivalent specialist qualification recognised by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and proven ability to influence organisational change and technology adoption.
• Contemporary Knowledge and experience in clinical systems design and workflow optimisation.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong conceptual and analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound understanding of patient safety, clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management principles.

Benefits of Working with WACHS

• Generous salary packaging arrangements
• Attractive leave entitlements
• Professional development opportunities to grow your leadership
• Flexible working arrangements, tailored to support work–life balance

Other Conditions

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you can perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.