About the role

Mater Health has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Information Management professional to join us as our new Director of Information Management on a maximum term, full-time basis for six months.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Private Revenue and Information Management, this role is based at our South Brisbane location. You will provide strategic leadership and direction to ensure best practice management and governance of Mater’s health and corporate information assets.

The Director Information Management will manage the following Mater statewide functions.

• Health Records
• Mailroom services
• Patient Administration Systems (iPM and WebPAS)
• Clinical Coding - public and private health services
• Information Governance

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!  

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and continuously enhance Mater’s information management service
• Collaborate on and influence the development and implementation of strategic plans
• Set direction for information management policies, standards, practices, and systems
• Drive a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement
• Ensure services deliver value to Mater, its people, partners, and the communities we serve
• Partner with the Senior Director to deliver strategic workforce planning and capacity management
• Apply high-level analytical and conceptual thinking to provide clear, evidence-based advice
• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to optimise business processes
• Provide leadership, governance, and direction to support safe, reliable service delivery
• Oversee operations to ensure exceptional service, compliance, and effective risk management
• Manage budgets, resources, and operational performance

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Health Information Management (meeting HIMAA requirements)
• Extensive leadership experience in healthcare information management, with 10+ years in the field
• CHIM and/or CHIA certification, with ongoing professional development
• Strong knowledge of information management standards, service methodologies, and health data classifications
• Sound understanding of Commonwealth and Queensland legislation, including privacy and information governance
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence outcomes, and drive organisational success
• Demonstrated experience in financial, project, and change management
• Working knowledge of healthcare information systems and technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, self-directed, and adaptable, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver outcomes

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close 11 June –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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