Title: Allied Health Informatics Officer

Requisition ID: 7113

Location:

Box Hill, VIC, AU, 3128

Job Posting Date: 7 Sept 2026

Allied Health Informatics Officer

Temporary part-time | Flexible hours to support your ideal work-life balance
Box Hill | Easy access to public transport, shopping, and dining options
Drive digital innovation | Help improve clinical systems and workflows to support patient care

Help shape the future of digital healthcare at Eastern Health. We're seeking Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Dietitians, Podiatrists and Allied Health Assistants to join our newly established Allied Health Informatics team.

About the role

We are seeking Allied Health professionals to join our newly established team in a range of Informatics Officer positions. Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Social Work roles are available at 16 hours per week, while Psychology, Speech Pathology, Dietetics, Podiatry and Allied Health Assistant roles are available at 8 hours per week.

As the profession-specific digital health and clinical informatics representative for your discipline across Eastern Health, you will provide leadership in the design, optimisation, implementation and governance of electronic clinical systems. You will help ensure digital workflows, clinical documentation and data collection processes support safe, efficient and high-quality patient care.

Working closely with clinicians, professional leaders, managers and the eHealth team, you will act as a key link between clinical practice and technology. The role supports the adoption, optimisation and continual improvement of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and associated digital health systems, while promoting standardised, evidence-based and data-informed practice within your profession.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise in clinical informatics while maintaining a strong connection to your profession and contributing to the future of digital healthcare delivery.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Qualification and registration in line with profession requirements.
Demonstrated leadership experience within your profession.
Interest, experience or expertise in clinical informatics, digital health or health information systems, including experience using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems within a healthcare environment.
Demonstrated understanding of clinical workflow design and optimisation, with experience leading quality improvement, service improvement or digital initiatives.
The ability to engage stakeholders, influence change and drive positive outcomes.

Please refer to the position descriptions for more information on the key selection criteria.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

About Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

Mentor and Shadowing program
Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
Study and professional development leave
Friendly and supportive teams
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Fitness passport for work-life balance
Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Access to private health insurance offers
Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training

Next steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency applications.

Please click here to view the Position Descriptions:

Contact Person: Matthew Donato (Allied Health Informatics Lead)

Contact Email: Matthew.Donato@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: Thursday 24 September 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.

Click here for the Candidate Guide for help with our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day