Director EMR Optimisation

Company description:

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Job description:

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Director, EMR Optimisation

• 12-months fixed term, full time
• 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs
• Salary range dependant on qualifications and experience
• Attractive salary packaging offers available

About the team

At Peter Mac, the EMR Optimisation team supports the safe, efficient and meaningful use of the Parkville EMR by staff, patients and carers. The team delivers EMR education, acts as a change agent and translator, supports adoption of the system (including for research and analytics), provides digital leadership, and actively enables quality improvement EMR enhancement projects using a learning health systems approach of harnessing data for insights, system co-design and continuous evaluation post implementation. Embedded within Peter Mac, the team also maintains strong collaborative relationships with precinct partners and the Parkville EMR team.

About the role

The Director of EMR Optimisation leads the strategic operation and continuous improvement of the EMR system at Peter Mac. This role leverages the EMR to enhance care quality, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability by collaborating across clinical, operational, and digital teams. The Director guides EMR optimisation aligned with Peter Mac's strategic goals, leading the team to provide user-centered support from staff onboarding to clinical practice embedding.

Beyond Peter Mac, the Director serves as a senior representative in the Parkville Precinct and broader digital health community, making high-level decisions through robust governance and strategic collaboration. This outward-facing role strengthens partnerships, fosters innovation, and contributes to a cohesive digital health ecosystem.

As a people leader, the Director manages and develops a high-performing team, overseeing business-as-usual operations, setting priorities, and ensuring responsive organizational support. The role includes building positive team culture, promoting continuous learning, providing coaching and performance management, and developing retention strategies. Financial responsibilities include managing EMR-related cost centres and budget oversight.

This is an fixed term (12 month) position, covering parental leave, based at Peter Mac Melbourne campus, with the opportunity for flexible working arrangements.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & monthly ADOs
• Flexible, hybrid working practices

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a brief covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Steph Chau

Contact :

Applications Close: 27 August 2025

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

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WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.