Health Information Manager - Digital Workflow and Automation Projects

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Health Information Manager to join the Health Information Services Department

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The landscape is changing - are you ready to help lead the future of Health Information at Northern Health?

We’re seeking a visionary Health Information Manager to drive digital transformation and automation across our health information services.
You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects such as those showcased at the HIMAA Conferences.

What you’ll do:

Champion innovation through AI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and cutting-edge digital technologies.
Deliver and optimise projects like Bing Virtual Mail Room and AI Computer-Assisted Coding.
Collaborate with passionate teams to create data-driven solutions that uphold privacy and governance standards.
Join a supportive, forward-thinking team with a culture built on collaboration and excellence.
Make a real difference in shaping the future of health information management.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Tertiary qualification in Health Information Management or a related health discipline.
Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of data governance, health information legislation, and privacy frameworks.
Proven experience in health information management, clinical workflows, or digital transformation.
Experience leading or supporting automation, AI, or analytics-based improvement projects.
Experience working within complex health systems, ideally in the Victorian public health sector.
Demonstrated knowledge of SQL, PowerBI or other analytics-based language models like Python
Strong clinical coding background across a variety of casemix, preference of a minimum of 5 years
Demonstrated experience in project management

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Claire Poulter, Associate Director HIS-Activity Based Funding and Reporting [email protected]
or Odette Taylor, Director Health Information Services [email protected]

Applications Close on 04th January 2026
Shortlisting will start right away for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
An inclusive and culturally safe space
Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.