Health Information Manager
- Location: Sunshine
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Salary: HIM Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
As a Health Information Manager (HIM) within our Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (MHWS), you will play a foundational role in bridging the gap between clinical excellence and data integrity. This is a unique opportunity to join Western Health during a period of significant transformation as we implement recommendations from the Royal Commission and navigate the transition to Activity Based Funding (ABF).
In this role, you aren’t just managing records; you are ensuring that the story of a patient’s care is captured accurately, ethically, and in full compliance with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022. You will act as a critical partner to our multidisciplinary clinical teams, providing the data-driven insights and governance needed to deliver "Best Care" across our community, inpatient, and specialist settings.
Key responsibilities:
- Data Integrity & Statutory Reporting: Ensure clinical data is accurate and compliant with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 for all mandatory State and Commonwealth reporting.
- System Administration: Oversee the data quality and operational workflows of key digital systems, including CMI/ODS, BOSSnet, and Cerner.
- Funding & ABF Support: Support the transition to Activity Based Funding (ABF) by monitoring service activity and identifying opportunities to optimise funding through better data.
- Clinical Coding & Documentation: Perform clinical classification (ICD-10-AM) and lead initiatives to improve the standard of clinical documentation across the service.
- Privacy & Governance: Manage the secure collection, use, and disclosure of sensitive health information in line with Victorian privacy and FOI legislation.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will be a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation of health information management and a commitment to supporting mental health reform.
You will possess:
- A Bachelor of Health Information Management (or equivalent) and eligibility for membership with the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA).
- Understanding and experience of managing health datasets and information systems, specifically within a mental health context (e.g., CMI/ODS, Cerner, or BOSSnet).
- Understanding of Victorian mental health reporting requirements (VAED), Activity Based Funding (ABF) models, clinical coding (ICD-10-AM),.
- A solid working knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and Victorian privacy and health records legislation.
- Collaborative communication and the ability to translate complex data requirements into clear advice for diverse stakeholders, from clinicians to executive leadership.
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 health information management to support delivery of compassionate, recovery-oriented care, 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 17 February 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact San Le (Senior Health Information Manager) via San.Le@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.
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