Medical Informatics Lead

• Lead medical engagement for EMR readiness activities by establishing effective consultation mechanisms, facilitating workflow and requirements workshops, and ensuring medical perspectives are consolidated, prioritised and translated into readiness and design deliverables. 
• Escalates Clinical workflow risk and decisions through appropriate governance pathways.
• Lead engagement with clinical and operational stakeholders to document current-state workflows, define future-state needs, and translate agreed priorities into clear digital requirements.
• Lead the design and optimisation of clinical information systems at Barwon Health that align strategically to EMR readiness.
• Participate in Barwon Health and SWARH governance forums to ensure alignment with clinical safety standards, regulatory requirements, and digital governance frameworks.  

What we’re looking for 

• Qualified medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and current unrestricted AHPRA General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia. 
• Demonstrated clinical experience in an Australian health service sufficient to engage credibly with medical staff and clinical leaders.
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare delivery in a hospital or community setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Experience with clinical information systems.
• Knowledge of clinical safety, data quality, and digital health standards. 

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits 

• Living expenses capped at $9,010 

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

Diversity and inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.