Clinical Informatics Analyst - Medical Lead
- Location: Braybrook
- Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-Time
- Salary: HM13-HM16
About the role
The Clinical Informatics Analyst – Medical Lead is a crucial role bridging the gap between clinical practice and information technology. The primary responsibility of the Clinical Informatics Analyst – Medical Lead is to leverage their understanding of both healthcare workflows and information systems to optimise the use of Digital Health applications at Western Health (WH).
Key responsibilities:
- Be a subject matter expert of EMR and other digital clinical solutions at Western Health:
- Act as a conduit between Digital Health and clinical teams
- Assisting design of digital solutions to ensure they align with clinical workflow processes
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Change Management, Communication, Training and Adoption
About you:
The role requires a Medical Officer with strong clinical workflow knowledge, business analysis skills with at least two years’ experience in digital health in either project delivery or operations. You will be a self-starter, a problem solver and have excellent communication and change management skills to support the delivery of Digital Health improvements and projects.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about building to embed digital technology and data across all clinical and non-clinical services, as a critical enabler to deliver Best Care for the people in the West, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 28 July 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dr Yannick Planche (Chief Medical Information Officer) via Yannick.Planche1@wh.org.au.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.