Chief Health Information Manager

Knox Private Hospital | Leadership Opportunity | Permanent Full-Time

Lead Health Information Excellence at One of Victoria's Leading Private Hospitals

Are you an experienced Health Information Management leader ready to take your career to the next level?

Knox Private Hospital

Knox Private Hospital is seeking an exceptional Chief Health Information Manager to lead our Health Information Services department and help drive the next chapter of our hospital's growth and digital transformation.

This is more than a traditional HIM role. As a key member of the Senior Hospital Leadership Team, you will influence strategic decision-making, champion best-practice health information governance, and lead initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, clinical excellence, and operational performance.

You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across medical records, clinical coding, data quality, privacy and compliance, while partnering with leaders throughout the organisation to deliver innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.

About Knox Private Hospital

Located in Wantirna, our fully accredited tertiary facility features 334 beds and provides a comprehensive range of services including emergency care, critical care, cardiac services, medical and surgical specialties, and complex procedures across a broad range of disciplines.

Our expanding services and commitment to innovation make this an exciting time to join our leadership team.

Our speciality services include:

- Orthopaedics
- Cardiac Services
- General Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Bariatric and Liver Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery




- Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures
- Neurosurgery
- Urology
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Gynaecology
- Vascular Surgery
- ENT

About the Opportunity

As Chief Health Information Manager, you will lead a dedicated team and play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, quality, security and accessibility of health information across the hospital.

You will:

- Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Health Information Services team
- Lead health information governance, medical records management and privacy compliance programs
- Drive excellence in clinical coding, documentation improvement and data quality initiatives
- Support effective funding outcomes through accurate and timely coding processes
- Ensure ongoing compliance with legislation, accreditation standards and industry best practice
- Partner with clinical and operational leaders to optimise systems, processes and performance
- Lead continuous improvement projects and digital health initiatives
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and service excellence

About You

You are a passionate and forward-thinking leader who thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment and enjoys building high-performing teams.

To succeed in this role,



you will bring:

- Tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management
- Eligibility for membership with the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA)
- Extensive experience in Health Information Management within a hospital setting
- Proven leadership success in developing and leading engaged, high-performing teams
- Robust knowledge of health information legislation, privacy requirements, accreditation standards and clinical coding frameworks
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead people, change, drive improvement and influence outcomes
- A strategic mindset combined with a collaborative, patient-centred approach

What's in it for You?

At Knox Private Hospital, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing an environment where you can make a genuine difference.

We offer:

- Senior leadership opportunity within a leading private healthcare organisation
- Career development and progression opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative executive leadership team
- Ongoing professional development and education support
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- Discounted health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellbeing and fitness benefits

Join Us

If you're ready to influence the future of health information management within a progressive, patient-focused hospital, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close: 29 September 2026

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📌 Chief Health Information Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Knox Private Hospital
📍 Melbourne