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Principal Health Information Manager
33 Charlotte Street, Brisbane CBD
Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Queensland Health!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | PO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/HPSP694993 |
| Closing date | 02-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2027 |
| Contact person | Shane Sanfilippo |
| Contact details | 0497 232 098 Access the National Relay Service |
What you'll do
As the Principal Health Information Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and expert advice to Hospital and Health Services, executive leaders, and Health Information Management professionals to support the achievement of activity, funding, and performance objectives. You will lead statewide initiatives to enhance health information management practices, improve data capture, reporting and quality, and identify opportunities to maximise revenue under the national activity-based funding model. Working collaboratively across Queensland Health, you will oversee workforce development programs, including supporting graduate and student Health Information Managers, chair key HIM and Clinical Coding network groups, and contribute to statewide workforce and service improvement initiatives. The role requires expertise across clinical coding, data validation, healthcare funding, medical records management, safety and quality, while leveraging technology to improve workflows and supporting the implementation of innovative digital solutions. You will represent Queensland Health on state and national committees, build strong stakeholder relationships through clinical liaison and engagement activities, and prepare discussion papers, reports and recommendations that inform statewide decision-making and strategic direction. Through leadership of quality improvement and data integrity initiatives, you will help ensure accurate, high-quality health information that supports effective service delivery, funding outcomes and patient safety.
About you
We are searching for someone who has:
- A Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Health Information Management or master's in health information management from a recognised tertiary institution accredited by the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA).
- Experience working in Health Information Management roles across Queensland.
- Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement projects and initiatives across an organisation.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and ability to form networks and professional relationships.
- Initiative that drives positive within a complex organisation.
- Shows commitment to lifelong learning and professional standards.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes
Competitive salaries
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
- Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
- Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Professional development
- Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
- Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
- Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.
Documents
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