An exciting prospect to lead a high-performing information management team and drive MHDA's strategic information agenda. In this influential leadership role, you will champion data analytics and performance reporting, delivering critical insights that inform decision-making, enhance service delivery and improve outcomes across the District.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 January 2028 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $2942.95 - $3506.31 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ695924

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working
Macquarie Hospital

What you'll be doing




The Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Information Manager is a full-time permanent position to assist the Director Governance and Operations, MHDA. They manage the development, implementation and on-going improvement of systems, procedures and skills to meet the requirements for NSW Health, NSLHD and MHDA for collection and analysis of information about delivery of mental health services.
Line Manager to all Mental Health Information Team positions, and liaison with Drug & Alcohol Data Manager.
Develop, implement and maintain MHDA Information Management Strategy including achievement of objectives of Mental Health Information Development project and Mental Health Outcome and Assessment project and ensuring:

- Alignment with MHDAO and NSW Health ICT Strategies.
- Alignment with MHDA Quality Strategies including National Safety and Quality Healthcare Standards accreditation.
- Alignment with NSLHD DHS Strategies.
- Risk management of MHDA Information Management function.
- Compliance with NSW Health Policy Directives.

Monitor and provide reports on MH Key Performance Indicators and budget performance to MHDA, NSLHD and NSW Health.
Establish and maintain appropriate management frameworks to support initiation and delivery of MHDA information-related strategies including:

- Support and enhancement of state baseline build computer-based information systems such as eMR.




- Operational management and user support for MHDA information systems.
- Work practice redesign to support use of MHDA Information systems.
- Data input and maintenance in NSLHD and NSW Health systems such as NSLHD Core Dashboard, EDW, etc.
- Service delivery analysis and planning.

Communication and marketing: preparation of material for MHDA newsletters, organisation of Mental Health Information Committee and attendance of NSLHD & MHDA Performance Meeting (as required), NSLHD DHS Steering Committee, NSLHD Single Digital Patient Record Committee, MHDA Executive, MHDA Finance and Performance.
Ensure MHDA information management follows relevant NSLHD, NSW Health policies and Australian Standards
Represent NSLHD as required at State forums on MH information management

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

- Extensive experience in implementing and supporting computer-based information systems and proven high-level skills in managing staff and contractor resources.
- Extensive experience working in or supporting delivery of public health services in inpatient and/or community settings.

Proven high-level project management skills including demonstrated skill in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

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Applications Close: 7 October 2026
Interview Date: Week Commencing 12 October 2026

📌 MHDA Information Manager (North Ryde)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 North Ryde