Technical And Application Specialist

Technical and Application Specialist (Health IT Technologies) page is loaded Technical and Application Specialist (Health IT Technologies) Apply locations Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: September 5, 2025 (11 days left to apply) job requisition id R PRIMARY DETAIL Annual base salary from $122,628 to $136,449 (HEW Level 8), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.Full time, Fixed Term Contract Until December 2026Supportive, collaborative team with a hybrid working environment based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North RydeAbout the RoleWe are hiring for a Technical and Application Specialist (Health IT Technologies), where your primary responsibility is to leverage your deep technical expertise in healthcare IT systems and underlying technologies to address complex challenges and drive digital transformation within one of Australia's leading academic institutions.The Technical and Application Specialist will also play a key role in the delivery of Health IT projects through all its phases including contributions to solution design, implementation, testing and deployment.Key responsibilities:Act as the SME for specific health IT technologies including EHR systems, integration platforms, BI and data analytics, cybersecurity and other point of care solutions.Provide technical guidance, expertise and leadership to project teams, IT and clinical stakeholders on requirements for successful implementation, configuration, optimisation and adoption of health IT technology.Lead Solution Design approval processes by presenting and contributing to governance processes including Design Authority and CAB approval.Troubleshoot technical issues with sharp analytical skills and creative problem solving.Provide a point of escalation and specialist advice for technical issues and incidents involving health IT systems.Enforce corporate IT standards and processes by creating and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge base.Assess the impact of, and plan for change across health IT applications in collaboration with service management teams, integration specialists, clinical application specialists, architecture and end-user computing to ensure effective delivery.Keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, emerging technologies and opportunities to innovate relevant to the hospital's IT environment.About YouBachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.Minimum 5+ years of experience in a technical role preferably in the healthcare IT industry.Demonstrated experience in more than one IT healthcare technologies (e.g., EHRs, EMR, POC devices, integration platforms, data analytics, cybersecurity).
A problem-solver with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Comply with relevant EEO and WHS regulations.Desirable criteriaExperience in a public or private hospital settings.About UsMacquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives.
Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry.
Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views.
Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.Why work at MacquarieWe rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre.
Not only are we close, look at our benefits on offer:17% SuperannuationSubsidised onsite parking optionsFlexible working optionsTraining and professional developmentOnsite childcare facilitiesDiscounted health insurance (Medibank)Onsite vacation careEmployee Assistance ProgramSubsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic CentreOnsite GP, imaging & physio clinics*This position will require pre-employment checks such as criminal record check, working rights check in Australia and qualifications check.Applications Close: 5th September 2025Please note we reserve the right to progress or decline an application as well as close the advertisement prior to the stated closing date.If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, , MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday