Team Leader - HIMS

South Metropolitan Health Service; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working

Flexible leave

Location-based allowances

Job summary

South Metropolitan Health Service in Rockingham is seeking a Health Information Management Systems Team Leader to lead the HIM team, optimise information systems, and deliver training resources and manuals. You will work with clinicians and staff to ensure high-quality health information delivery and continuous improvement across the Rockingham Peel Group.

The role focuses on leadership, system delivery, and training development within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading health information management teams.
• Ability to develop and deliver training resources.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement in healthcare information management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health Information Management Systems team to deliver efficient services.
• Develop and maintain training resources, user guides and manuals.
• Collaborate with clinicians and operations to optimise information systems.

Skills

Team leadership

Health information systems

Training development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field

Job description

This is a vacancy for a Permanent Full Time appointment at 76 hours per fortnight. We currently have 1.0 FTE available.

Health Information Management Systems Team Leader

South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) Health Information Management Services team at Rockingham General Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Team Leader to join our dynamic and innovative department. In this rewarding role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare services through the management and optimisation of Health Information Systems and related applications. You will lead the development, maintenance and delivery of training resources, user guides and operational manuals, empowering staff to confidently utilise systems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation. As a key member of the Health Information Management Services team, you will provide leadership and support to a dedicated workforce, fostering a collaborative, customer-focused culture while ensuring the delivery of high-quality health information services that support patient care and organisational objectives. Working closely with clinicians, operational teams and other stakeholders, you will lead teams within your areas of responsibility to deliver efficient, effective and compliant clerical and administrative services across the Rockingham Peel Group (RkPG). You will champion best practice, drive service improvements, and ensure all activities are undertaken in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and health information system requirements. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, innovative and people-focused leader who is passionate about technology, continuous improvement and delivering exceptional outcomes for patients, staff and the community. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy leading and developing people, and are committed to excellence in health information management, we would love to hear from you.

About us

Rockingham Peel Group provides hospital and community-based public healthcare services to a growing population of more than 200,000 people across Perth’s southern metropolitan region. At the heart of the Group is the 229-bed Rockingham General Hospital, which offers a comprehensive range of services including emergency care, acute and general medicine, surgery, mental health, paediatrics, neonatal care and maternity services. The Group includes the Mandurah and Kwinana Community Health Centres, delivering a broad range of health promotion, disease prevention and community health programs to support the wellbeing of individuals and families across the region.

Values

South Metropolitan Health Service , every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time , we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led . Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio. Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Contact

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Tara Wylie at [e-mail] or 08 9599 4467.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Employee Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
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