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Allied Health Lead - Clinical Informatics
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2610694794 |
| Closing date | 12-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Anthony Wilson |
| Contact details | 0439 533 003 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As Allied Health Lead - Clinical Informatics, you'll help shape how digital tools support better care across hospitals, community services and rural settings. From improving clinical workflows to guiding digital transformation, you'll work with passionate professionals to create safer, more efficient and person-centred healthcare experiences.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Leading the design and improvement of digital solutions that enhance clinical practice, safety and service quality.
- Partnering with clinicians, operational leaders and digital teams to turn frontline needs into practical outcomes.
- Building workforce capability through coaching, education and support that strengthens confidence in digital systems.
- Driving innovation, change and continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable benefits for patients, consumers and staff.
Let's Talk About You
You're someone who sees opportunities where others see complexity. You combine strong clinical knowledge with a passion for digital innovation, bringing people together to improve the way care is delivered. You lead with compassion, integrity and courage, create trust through collaboration, and value dignity in every interaction. You'll take pride in helping clinicians work smarter, supporting better experiences for patients and shaping improvements that have a lasting impact across the health service.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Tertiary qualifications in an allied health profession, with current registration or professional membership where required.
- Strong experience in clinical informatics, digital health, service improvement or leading technology-enabled change.
- Advanced communication, stakeholder engagement and change management skills.
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor, influence and drive positive outcomes.
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have postgraduate qualifications in clinical informatics, digital health, health management, clinical education or a related field, and/or experience leading digital initiatives across large or geographically dispersed health services.
Most importantly, you'll be passionate about improving healthcare through innovation while living the values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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