Principal Health Information Manager

Queensland Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

24/7 confidential employee support

Job summary

Queensland Health seeks a Principal Health Information Manager to provide strategic leadership and expert advice to hospital services and executive leaders. You will drive statewide initiatives to improve data capture, reporting and quality, and identify opportunities to maximise revenue under activity-based funding.

You will oversee workforce development, chair HIM and clinical coding networks, and engage with stakeholders to shape statewide policy and service improvement through evidence,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Health Science with HIM focus or Master’s in HIM from HIMAA-accredited institution.
• Experience in Health Information Management across Queensland.
• Proven ability to lead quality improvement projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and expert advice to Hospital and Health Services and executive leaders.
• Lead statewide initiatives to improve data capture, reporting, quality and revenue opportunities.
• Oversee workforce development programs and chair HIM/Clinical Coding networks.
• Represent Queensland Health on state and national committees and prepare reports for decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor of Health Science in Health Information Management

Master of Health Information Management

Job description

As 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 you

We 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 includes

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional 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.
• Career 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 inclusion

At 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.