Chief Allied Health Informatics Officer

Job Description:

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Best practice implementation
• Senior leadership opportunity
• Friendly and dynamic team
• Part Time, Fixed Term until July 2028

Grampians Health (GH) and St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) are working in collaboration to implement Victoria’s first shared patient record across rural, regional and metropolitan Victoria. The YourEMR Program aims to deliver a comprehensive digital patient record across ambulatory, inpatient and community services at both organisations. To achieve this, GH & SVHM will be employing an EMR program team to design, build and implement an EMR across both organisations.

About the Role

The Chief Allied Health Information Officer (CAHIO) will be responsible for the engagement of Allied Health  staff in the establishment of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM).

In collaboration with Allied Health leadership, the CAHIO will assist supporting the Allied Health workforce in preparing for the implementation of an EMR, with a focus on workflow design, complex decision making and change management. The CAHIO will ensure the Allied Health workforce remain engaged throughout the duration of the YourEMR program and successfully adopt the new tools.

This is a Grade 5 Allied Health role.

Your Contribution

• Tertiary qualifications in an Allied Health discipline;

• Current AHPRA registration as an Allied Health professional;

• Minimum 5 years working in a senior Allied Health role;

• A sound understanding of Clinical Informatics and Analytics;

• High-level analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); and

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams, managing competing priorities and deadlines.

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

• Culture of continuous improvement

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Ready to Apply?
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

Employment is subject to pre‑employment checks, including relevant immunisations. 

Closing Date:

20 August 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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