Job no: 947636
Work type: Full time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

- Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln
- Salary: ASO6 - $105,747 - $111,854 p.a. +12 % Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Temporary Full-Time Position available (up to 29 January 2027)

Overview

SA Health's Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (LHN) serves some of South Australia's most expansive and remote communities, from the Eyre Peninsula to the Far North. Based in Port Lincoln - the regional hub of the Eyre Peninsula, this is an chance for an experienced Health Information Manager to apply their expertise where it genuinely matters.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting within the Eyre and Far North LHN - Corporate Services, you will lead and support health information management functions across the network for the duration of this contract through to 29 January 2027.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Managing the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of clinical coding and health records across network facilities
- Providing specialist advice on health information governance, data quality, and compliance with national standards
- Collaborating with clinical and administrative teams to support activity-based funding and reporting requirements
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen health information systems and workflows across the LHN

What You'll Bring

- Demonstrated clinical coding experience and working knowledge of ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS
- Solid understanding of SA Health data collections, reporting frameworks, and relevant legislation
- Proven ability to analyse complex health data and translate findings into actionable recommendations
- Experience operating within a multi-site or rural health network environment
- Current registration or eligibility for membership with the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA)

Why the Eyre and Far North LHN

The Eyre and Far North LHN is a close-knit network where your work has direct visibility and real impact on communities that rely on local health services. As part of SA Health,



you will have access to generous salary packaging arrangements, professional development opportunities, and the support structures of a major state health system - while working in a region that offers an authentic outback lifestyle and a genuine sense of purpose in every role.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

- Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities,



will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
- Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
- Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
- Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support .
- Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C (Minimal patient contact)

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref:947636

Application Closing Date: 25August 2026 - 11:55PM

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