CRVCID No. 664392
WA Health is embarking on an exciting
journey of transformation. Do you have the skills we need to be
part of the leadership team of the WA Electronic Medical Record
(EMR) Program?
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Program
EMR is a consumer-centred program that
supports healthcare providers to perform their roles enabling
safety and quality to be at the heart of care for every
consumer.
This Program has been established to
digitally transform WA Health’s clinical information
management systems by delivering a Statewide EMR solution for WA
Health. The EMR is identified in the WA Health Digital Strategy
2020-2030 as the digital keystone to modernising and improving
healthcare across Western Australia.
The EMR Program will incorporate changes to
technology, business processes and culture. It will take advantage
of innovations in digital health care to improve patient safety and
quality of care for the Western Australian community regardless of
their location.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and
motivated Chief Health Information Management
Officer to join our diverse and highly skilled
team in contributing to the health of all Western
Australians.
This appointment is for 2.5
years with the possibility of
extension(s).
This Chief Health Information Management
Officer position will take a lead in driving the planning, design,
and implementation of the statewide EMR Program. This role will
work collaboratively with the identified EMR Chief Information
Officer positions across WA Health to provide statewide leadership
to the EMR Program by ensuring the effective and efficient
maintenance and delivery of performance management systems and
information release in accordance with policy and
legislation.
This position provides strategic leadership
and facilitates engagement of health information management staff
across WA Health in the design and implementation of the statewide
EMR and associated technologies. This position will be responsible
and accountable for the development of a health information
management strategy that identifies the operational and educational
impact of the EMR implementation. This role will represent and
actively consult with the health services information management
staff across WA Health in decision making and policy formation
related to the EMR to ensure alignment with the Freedom of
Information Office and other relevant legislative
requirements.
Please view the Job Description Form attached
which provides a full statement of duties for the
position.
This position will be based in Perth.
However, the incumbent may be required to travel to remote and
regional areas.
Key information for
applicants
Suitable applicants will be
placed in a pool from which appointments may be made until 31
December 2025. There is currently 1.0 FTE available for
appointment.
To be employed in the WA public sector, you
must be an Australian citizen, have permanent resident status in
Australia, or have a visa that allows you to live and work in
Australia for the period of your employment contract.
WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake a pre-employment health assessment, criminal record
screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment
process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an
applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour.
This position will initially be established
with Health Support Services as the employing authority; however,
the position will report to the Department of Health (DoH) EMR
Program Leadership. In the future, this position may undergo a
review for re-establishment within the DoH and be re-classified
against the Public Sector Award at the equivalent
level.
Migration information for international
applicants can be found on the Migration
WA website.
Benefits of working with
us:
- 11.5% employer
contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice.
- Access to generous salary
packaging arrangements
- Professional development
opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Flexible working
arrangements
- Discounts with our
corporate partners
- Health and well-being
initiatives
- Employee Assistance
Program
For further information on employee benefits,
click
here.
For information on all other entitlements,
please refer to the
Industrial Agreement.
Want to know
more?
Please contact:
- Dr Hannah Seymour
(Clinical Director EMR) on +61 (08) 6373 2326 if you would
like more information about EMR or this role.
- Parveen Sidhu (Project
Manager EMR) on +61 450 765 924 or via email at
parveen.sidhu@health.wa.gov.au for recruitment and
process-related queries.
How to Apply:
Please refer to the attachments prior to
preparing your application:
- Job Description
Form
- WA Health Applicant
Information Package
- A Guide to Addressing the
Essential Selection Criteria
Submit your application online by clicking
the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page.
All applications must include the
following:
- Cover letter (1
page).
- Comprehensive CV
(maximum 8 pages) that highlights your experience,
skills, and key achievements relevant to the role in reference
to the Job Description Form, including the details of two
referees (one preferably being your current
manager).
- Selection
Criteria (maximum 4 pages) addressing the essential
selection criteria in the Job Description Form.
Ensure you have saved your documents in one
of the following formats .doc, .xls, .pdf, .rtf or .ppt. Please be
aware that that .docx or .xlsx files are not
accepted formats.
Please allow plenty of time to submit your
application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will
not be accepted.
Virtual interviews may be used as part of
this recruitment process, if required.
Submitting your application
Your application must be submitted online by
28 April 2025.
You must have a current, valid email address
to apply online and this email address will be used by HSS to
communicate with you.
If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact HSS on 13 44 77 (select option 2 from the
menu options) for immediate assistance during business
hours.
As the submission is system generated, any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date
cannot be accepted.
