• Attractive salary package and benefits
• Shared leadership across two regional health services
• Incredible lifestyle in Victoria's Gippsland Lakes region

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) and Central Gippsland Health Service (CGH) are offering a new full-time opportunity for a Regional Chief Health Information Manager (RCHIM). Seeking a new challenge or leadership step in Health Information Management? We'd love to hear from you!

About the Organisations:

This role spans CGH and BRHS - two sub-regional health providers just 50km apart in Victoria's stunning Gippsland Lakes. 

Enjoy life near beaches, bush, and the Alps, while advancing your career in a supportive health environment.

Both health services deliver comprehensive acute, sub-acute, and specialist services, including emergency, critical care, oncology, dialysis, and rehabilitation. With strong Monash University ties and a commitment to high-quality, integrated care, CGH and BRHS support vibrant, growing communities in one of Victoria's most liveable regions.

Learn More about CGH and BRHS

About the Departments:

The RCHIM leads Health Information Services (HIS) across both sites, supporting service delivery throughout East Gippsland.

Fleet vehicles support travel and remote work via MS Teams.

HIS teams ensure accurate records to support patient care, including:

• Medical record management and storage (physical + electronic)
• Record retrieval and authorised FOI and legal release
• Oversight of Clinical Coding to ICD-10-AM Standards

About the Role:

This senior role leads HIS at both sites. Key Responsibilities include:

• Staff leadership and workforce planning
• Ensuring data quality, record management and compliance
• Overseeing clinical coding, VAED and VEMD reporting 
• Supporting EMR systems, documentation and staff training
• Managing FOI and Privacy compliance
• Fostering collaboration across departments

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Health Information Management qualification and HIMAA eligibility
• 5+ years in a similar role
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills
• Experience in change and project management
• Solid understanding of governance, probity and confidentiality
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to HIS and Health Records
• Advanced ICD-10-AM coding; DRG and URG classification knowledge

Review full Selection Criteria in the Position Description by clicking Apply.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements (by negotiation)
• Salary packaging incl. Meals, Relocation, Living Costs
• Employee Assistance Program with on-site counselling
• CGH Social Club and BRHS Health and Wellbeing program

Application

Please include your resume and cover letter addressing Selection Criteria and capabilities outlined in the PD.

Questions? Contact Simon Alleaume, BRHS Deputy Director Corporate Governance - 03 5150 3244 or simon.alleaume@brhs.com.au  

Applications are assessed as received and this ad may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Certificate and Working with Children Check.