Director, Health Record Integrity - Health Information Services

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 12 Months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B/Health Professional Officer Level 5 (PN 32725)
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: Health Information Services
Closing Date: 28th August 2026
 

What can we offer you: 

About the Role:

Health Information Services is embedded within the Decision Support Unit and plays a critical role in the management of health records, release of information, patient identifier maintenance, chart correction, health record forms design, and the management of access to personal health information.

In this influential role, you will drive excellence in health record integrity across CHS by leading strategic initiatives that ensure the accuracy, quality, and compliance of patient health records. You will oversee key functions including chart and patient identity corrections, discharge summary completion, and scanning services, while identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and service delivery. Working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, you will provide expert advice, strengthen governance frameworks, develop policy and procedural controls, and lead continuous quality improvement activities to enhance organisational capability and ensure compliance with legislative and professional standards.

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader with a strong background in a digital health environment. You will be able to develop and manage effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, work within established legislative and policy frameworks, and provide specialist advice on complex policy matters. You will also demonstrate a commitment to maintaining professional knowledge and continually developing your expertise to support best practice and service excellence.

Please note: Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only. This is a multi-classified position. There is one position available, which may be filled at either the Health Professional Officer Level 5 or Senior Officer Grade B classification.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Nikki Brown at (02) 5124 6*** or at ***********@act.gov.au. 

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