District Health Information Services Manager

Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time

Location:
Queanbeyan

Position Classification
: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration
: $141, $169,151.00 per annum

Hours Per Week
: 38

Requisition ID
: REQ614556

Applications Close:
Thursday 6 November 2025

Interview Information:
Scheduled within 10 days of closing

About The Service
Ready to Lead & Shake Things Up? Join Us as Health Manager Are you a people person who loves getting stuff DONE? We want YOU to be the captain of our health ship at Southern NSW Local Health District. Help us keep the wheels turning smoothly, support awesome teams, and make a real splash in rural healthcare.

Think you're up for the challenge? Let's make health magic happen together

Support for

• Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
• Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

What You'll Be Doing
Provide professional governance and strategic leadership across the Health Information Service, privacy and all related health record functions across the Local Health District (LHD).

Promote best practice in health information management to ensure an efficient and effective service is provided to all

facilities and services.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management as recognised by the Health Information Management Association of Australia or equivalent experience, broad professional knowledge and an excellent understanding of health information management practice.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in creating and supporting a positive workplace culture, team motivation and empowerment to achieve outcomes and successfully navigate change.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the interpretation and application the regulations and policies relating to health information, privacy principles, release of health information.
• Practical experience in managing health records in the range of environments (paper, digital and electronic) and providing advice to the organization on management of these records in accordance with the regulations, and best practice standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the experience in preparation of executive briefs, project documentation, reports, strategy and policy and procedure documents.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with an ability to provide strategic guidance and advice on policy implications, and implementation options to improve health information services.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve operational goals.
• Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.

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