Information Access Manager

Mercy Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified person to lead their Information Access Team. This full-time position involves managing health information policies and working closely with various departments. The ideal candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management or Law, along with a proven understanding of Freedom of Information and privacy legislation. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to foster collaborative relationships across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of FOI and ROI practices.
• Ability to liaise with diverse teams.
• High integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Information Access team.
• Manage health information policies and procedures.
• Support staff on privacy matters.

Skills

Health Information Management

Freedom of Information

Privacy Legislation

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in Health Information Management or Law

Law (qualification)

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Hours: 76 hours a fortnight with ADO
Salary: According to experience
Location: Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg or Werribee Mercy Hospital Werribee
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Carlie Whiteside [e-mail] or 8458 4173
Sharyn Corcoran [e-mail] or 0408 525 670

Where there's life, there's Mercy.
Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

About the opportunity

Mercy Health is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced person to lead our Information Access Team. This role will be cross campus and can be based at either our Werribee or Heidelberg site. You will be required to manage and provide leadership to the Information Access team including management of all related policies and procedures associated with the release of health information. You will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and the legal team. A strong knowledge and understanding of Freedom of Information and Release of Information practices and policies is highly desirable. Under the direction of the Mercy Health Privacy Officer, you will be required to provide support and education to staff on all privacy related matters and assist with any privacy related breaches.

What you'll bring

• Tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in Health Information Management or Law or equivalent.
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of FOI (Freedom of Information), ROI (Release of Information) and Privacy Legislation.
• Ability to liaise with all levels of clinical and non‑clinical staff in relation to Health Information Services.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and developed leadership skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of mandatory reporting processes, medical record management and related standards and legislation.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and a team player.
• Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

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We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.