Your role at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

In this role, you will work closely with the Manager, Health Information Services (HIS), to deliver a high-quality and efficient service. Your solid understanding of case mix funding in both private and public hospital environments will enable you to contribute to accurate classification processes and effective funding models.

This role will be offered on a 12-month fixed-term, full-time or part-time basis, covering an extended maternity leave period, commencing February 2026. A minimum of three days per week would be required, up to a maximum of four days per week. Hours negotiable.

The Position

• Assist with streamlining the day-to-day operational processes HIS including:

  • Rostering/leave cover/daily productivity.

  • Arranging regular team meetings to enhance intra-departmental communication.

  • Scanned health record procedures including education, quality and training.

• My health record procedures including education and privacy review

• Assisting with monitoring clerical to ensure appropriate resources are provided and procedures are in place to meet KPIs.

• Analyse and respond to health fund queries and audits.

• Attend OH&S meetings and educate HIS caregivers to work safely.

• Ensure currency of HIS procedure manual.

• Monitor secondary storage provision and costs.

• Work collaboratively with the Manager, HIS, and assist with other duties/projects.

• Liaise and collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialist.

• Assist with the coordination of health record forms.

• Management of privacy request processes when required.

• Conduct privacy and documentation presentation at Hospital Orientation.

• Ensure and maintain confidentiality of information in the health record.

• Provision and analysis of activity/research reports and data to support hospital caregivers.

• Manage and maintain Health Information Services, in the absence of the Manager, Health Information Services.

Your initiative, reliability and strong communication skills will enable you to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team. With solid computer proficiency and a commitment to great customer service, you will deliver clear and professional support to patients, colleagues and stakeholders.

You bring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to ongoing learning, helping you manage competing priorities and contribute positively to team culture.

To be successful, you will hold a Bachelor of Health Information Management or equivalent. Proficiency in the use of ICD-10-AM will be highly regarded. Demonstrated experience with Scanned Health Record Systems (such as Infomedix) and Patient Administration Systems (such as WebPAS) would be highly desirable.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $85,508 to $120,255 per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 12% superannuation

• A 12 month fixed-term, full-time or part-time position, commencing February 2026

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• Travel Green allowance.  If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year. Onsite parking may not be available

All applicants are asked to submit a current CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries contact Kelsey Peczka, Manager Health Information Services, on (08) 9438 9651.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly. Apply today! If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.