Director - Health Information Services

Mackay Hospital and Health Service; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages & salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Education opportunities & study

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

Mackay Hospital and Health Service seeks a Director to lead the Health Information Services at Mackay Base Hospital. You will drive strategic and operational planning, oversee clinical records management and data quality, and align service delivery with MHHS values and strategic plan.

This role requires strong leadership and a commitment to high-quality patient information management. Join a busy regional health network across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field.
• Significant leadership experience in Health Information Services.
• Knowledge of clinical data management and privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational planning for Health Information Services.
• Oversee effectiveness, efficiency and quality of health information provision.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and information access requirements.

Skills

Health information management

Clinical coding

Privacy & Right to Information

Data quality management

Medical typing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.

Whether you’re working in regional, rural or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.

Role details

The Health Information Services at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Director to join their team on a permanent basis.

Your opportunity

The Director, Health Information Services leads the strategic and operational planning of the Health Information Service, including the execution of departmental strategies and plans to enhance the service in accordance with Mackay Hospital and Health Service's (MHHS) values and strategic plan.

This position will manage and accept responsibility for the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of the provision of health information services for MHHS including clinical records management, clinical data management, clinical coding, Privacy and Right to Information.

About The Team

Health Information Services (HIS) delivers specialised services that support the Mackay Hospital and Health Service's commitment to the effective management and provision of high-quality patient information.

The service encompasses several key functional areas, including Health Information Management, Clinical Coding, Data Quality, Information Access, Scanning, & Medical Typing. HIS operates under the leadership of the Chief Information Officer (CIO).

About Our Hospital And Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some Of Our Great Benefits On Offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Occupational group Information Management/Library