Medical Imaging Informatics Manager

• Permanent Full Time | 5 Weeks Annual Leave | Monthly Day Off
• Based at Box Hill Hospital with travel when required to all Eastern Health Imaging sites
• Join us in this new role to help lead the Imaging Informatics team and its operations

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.

About the role

As the Medical Imaging Informatics Manager, you will lead the strategic and operational management of Imaging IT systems across Imaging at Eastern Health, supporting a high-volume, multi-site service. You will oversee RIS and PACS performance, drive system optimisation and digital innovation while leading a specialist team to ensure reliable, secure and efficient clinical systems that support patient care and service delivery across all Eastern Health Medical Imaging sites.

About you

You are an experienced leader with a strong background in medical imaging informatics, health IT, or a related field. You bring advanced knowledge of RIS/PACS systems, integrations (e.g. DICOM, HL7, EMR) and a proven ability to manage stakeholders, lead teams, and deliver system improvements in complex healthcare environments.

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Medical Radiation Science, Health Information Management, IT, or similar
• Proven experience and capacity in the management and leadership of teams
• Understanding and familiarity with Medical Imaging and BCP processes
• Demonstrated experience and advanced knowledge in the management and maintenance of PACS (Picture Achieving and Communication System) systems and RIS (Radiology Information System) as well as experience with DICOM, HL7, Rhapsody and EMR
• Experience working with clinical systems in a healthcare setting and managing system incidents or upgrades
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
• Compliance with current immunisation requirements
• Full drivers licence

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.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

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 & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for 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
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

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 application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description link

Contact Person: Claire du Jardin

Contact Email: ***************@easternhealth.org.au

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7*** (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3***. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

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

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7*** (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3***. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

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