At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead change management and communication for electronic patient records across multiple health facilities.
- Company: Join Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, shaping healthier futures.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, salary packaging, fitness perks, and allocated days off.
- Other info: Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with beautiful beaches and mountains in the Illawarra.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient care and clinician engagement in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in change management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 78.79 - 78.79 $ per hour.
Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. $69.36 - $78.79 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time until 25 April 2027 | Wollongong Hospital | REQ700684 | Grade: Health Manager Level 3 | Applications close: Sunday 1 November, 2026.
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
This position is responsible for the design, leadership, development, and maintenance of the change management and communications activities for the electronic patient record across multiple facilities and services of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
As part of this role, the successful applicant will be responsible for the development and execution of the change management plans, communications plans, stakeholder management plans, and assisting with the identification and realization of changes to policies, procedures, and clinical workflows.
Of key focus will be the people side of change, and in creating and implementing a change management plan that minimises clinician resistance whilst simultaneously maximising the levels of clinician engagement. The role will be integral in supporting and enabling the models of care developed by the clinicians through the eMR.
The objective of ISLHD eHealth strategy is to ensure the foundations of the eMR are working to support clinical practice and implement expanded functionality of the electronic Medical Record system across all inpatient and various outpatient settings, within all wards and departments of all hospital facilities, within the identified districts and sites. This includes supporting initiatives such as electronic medication management.
The position will lead the change management and communication areas of the eMR training (business as usual team). The position is focused on the improvement of patient safety and decision making during all phases of the patient journey (from admissions to discharge), through the provisioning of an accurate and comprehensive set of electronic clinical documentation, available in real time, accessible at the bedside, and promoting patient mobility between hospital facilities within the health District.
ISLHD operates four hospital sites in the Illawarra: Coledale District Hospital, Bulli District Hospital, Wollongong Hospital, and Shellharbour Hospital. With the ocean to the east and the escarpment to the west, there are many benefits of living and working in the Illawarra.
Benefits of working with ISLHD include:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
This is a temporary full-time position until 25 April 2027 with the possibility of extension. ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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For role-related queries or help applying, contact Tony Tiberio at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au.
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
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