Health Service Electronic Medical Record Implementation Lead
Employment Type - Temporary Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Administration Officer
Classification - Grade 4 Year 1 - Year 5
Req Id - 6327
About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:
- Nursing/Midwifery
- Aged Care
- Medical
- Community Services
- Corporate Services
- Support Services
About the role
Health Service Electronic Medical Record Implementation Lead
Fixed Term - (ASAP to 19.11.2026)
Up to Full time
Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.
The Health Service Implementation Lead will work together with the Executive and Senior Leadership teams to ensure the Health Service is ready for the implementation of Trak-edition.
What’s required?
Essential:
- Tertiary degree in an information systems related discipline or equivalent information technology experience
- Management or Project Management qualifications (e.g. PMP, Prince2, Agile / Scrum certificates)
- Clinical experience with high level knowledge of clinical systems/electronic medical records
- Demonstrated ability to apply technology solutions to business problems proactively identifying improvement opportunities to add value to business operations.
- Project Management experience particularly implementing ICT network infrastructure from design to handover
- Demonstrated effectiveness in a role which interacts with all levels of stakeholders
- Proven ability to write business cases, gather requirements and document processes.
- Proven ability to influence key stakeholders and team members to design and deliver optimal solutions.
- Knowledge or experience in structured project management methodologies
(eg. PRINCE2, PMBOK, AGILE, LEAN, etc.). - Ability to work in a busy environment and prioritise effectively.
- Understanding of the sensitivity and confidential nature of health information.
- Excellent presentation, negotiation, communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
Desirable:
- Experience working with clinical staff in a healthcare facility.
- Experience working on Capital infrastructure programs and ICT building fit outs
- Experience using clinical and administrative information systems.
Benefits working with us
Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;
- Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
- Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
- Active Social Club
- Extensive professional development and continuing education
- Employee Assistance Program
To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are 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.
To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH
Contact person: Eve Eden
Email: eeden@cah.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 5232 5555
Application closing date: Tuesday 11th November 2025
Applications will be reviewed as received and applicants may be contacted for Interview
Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.