Health Information Manager Mental Health

Grampians Health

Ballarat, Ballarat and Central Highlands VIC

Management (Healthcare and Medical)

Full time

101,597 - 116,074 pa plus salary packaging!

Job description:

101,597 - 116,074 per annum (depending on experience) + salary packaging | Health Information Manager Mental Health

Permanent Full Time - 80 hours per fortnight (with monthly ADO)

About the Role

This is a full time, ongoing position based in Ballarat, supporting the operations of the Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. The role is responsible for health information practices, capacity building, and contributing to service planning.

You will lead and develop a small team, ensuring the validation and reporting of key performance and activity funding data. In addition, you will play a pivotal role in driving compliance with standards and legislation across the service.

Key Responsibilities

Lead data collection, reporting and related quality and service improvement activities, also provide guidance related to performance and activity funding requirements.

Provide Leadership, direction and mentoring to direct reports to support a cohesive team.

Demonstrate expert knowledge of and adherence to standards and legislation relevant to the role (such as Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, Health Records Act 2001, Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 etc) and actively promote compliance with such standards and legislation

Promote key principles and functions of Health Information Management; Privacy and Confidentiality, Effective Record Management, Accurate and Timely Data, Analysing and Reporting

Provide education, support and expert knowledge regarding Mental Health state-wide data collection and management

Develop strong partnerships with internal and external partners

Skills and Experience

Bachelor of Health Information Management

7 years + experience in a Health Information management role, preferably at least 5 years in Mental Health.

Expert Knowledge of CMI/ODS, IBA PAS, BOSSnet/ Opal and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act.

Experience liaising and working with Government and non-government agencies and their representatives.

If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close on Monday 15th December 2025.

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture and Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognize our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities

Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment and holidays

Access to Fitness Passport membership

Staff rewards and recognition programs

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Camille Jeffery on 0353204100 for a confidential discussion.