Clinical Informatics Officer - Medical Officer

• Location: Braybrook (primarily)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: HM14-19 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The Clinical Informatics Analyst (Medical Officer) is responsible for providing support and ongoing development of the EMR system and digital health applications, to ensure that use by clinical staff is optimised and continuously improving to enable provision of the highest quality of care possible to patients of Western Health. At a high level, duties include incident and problem resolution for front line staff, gathering, evaluating and implementing change requests, improving clinical adoption, conducting training, testing of new functionality and effectively communicating with end users.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide the key liaison between the EMR team and the medical staff for all EMR matters related to medical care.
• Maintain an expert level knowledge of the EMR and of all workflows relevant to the application of the EMR.
• Maintain a highly capable knowledge of Oracle Health build tools relating to Clinical documentation and other relevant build tools.

About you:

• A medical clinical background of at least 3 years, with at least two years' experience in computerised workflows, best practice, innovation, clinical documentation, or Healthcare Informatics.
• Demonstrated experience working in a tertiary hospital environment and understanding of clinical workflows in the acute and sub-acute inpatient and outpatient settings.

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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 Digital Health and Clinical Informatics, 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 24 August 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Andrew May (Digital Health Operations Manager) via **********@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 is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.