Principal Health Information Manager

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

12.75% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

Professional development

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a Principal Health Information Manager to provide strategic leadership across Hospital and Health Services, guiding data capture, reporting and quality to support funding and performance goals.

You will lead statewide initiatives, chair HIM networks, oversee workforce development, and collaborate with executive leaders to implement digital solutions that improve patient safety and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Health Information Management from an accredited institution.
• Experience in Health Information Management across Queensland.
• Ability to lead quality improvement projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to hospitals and health services.
• Lead statewide initiatives to enhance HIM practices and data quality.
• Oversee workforce development programs and chair HIM network groups.
• Prepare discussion papers, reports and recommendations for statewide decisions.
• Represent Queensland Health on state and national committees.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Quality improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Health Science (HIM)

Master of Health Information Management

Job description

What you'll doAs the Principal Health Information Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and expert advice to Hospital and Health Services, executive leaders, and Health Information Management professionals to support the achievement of activity, funding, and performance objectives. You will lead statewide initiatives to enhance health information management practices, improve data capture, reporting and quality, and identify opportunities to maximise revenue under the national activity-based funding model. Working collaboratively across Queensland Health, you will oversee workforce development programs, including supporting graduate and student Health Information Managers, chair key HIM and Clinical Coding network groups, and contribute to statewide workforce and service improvement initiatives. The role requires expertise across clinical coding, data validation, healthcare funding, medical records management, safety and quality, while leveraging technology to improve workflows and supporting the implementation of innovative digital solutions. You will represent Queensland Health on state and national committees, build strong stakeholder relationships through clinical liaison and engagement activities, and prepare discussion papers, reports and recommendations that inform statewide decision-making and strategic direction. Through leadership of quality improvement and data integrity initiatives, you will help ensure accurate, high-quality health information that supports effective service delivery, funding outcomes and patient safety.About youWe are searching for someone who has:A Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Health Information Management or master's in health information management from a recognised tertiary institution accredited by the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA).Experience working in Health Information Management roles across Queensland.Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement projects and initiatives across an organisation.Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and ability to form networks and professional relationships.Initiative that drives positive within a complex organisation.Shows commitment to lifelong learning and professional standards.Why work with us?Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includesCompetitive salaries12.75% superannuation17.5% leave loadingEmployee wellbeingAccess to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family membersAdditional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.Professional developmentCareer progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionAt Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.Ready to apply?For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.