This role leads the development and design of information solutions within Health Information that enhance efficiencies, reduce costs, improve data quality, and advance the Health Information agenda.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group IT & Telecommunications
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Gold Coast
Job ad reference QLD/GC693599
Closing date 09-Oct-2026
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Contact person Benjamin Thompson
Contact details (07) 5687 3860
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The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Innovation Lead (Health Information) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

- Lead the development and design of health information solutions that improve efficiencies, reduce costs and support activity-based funding initiatives
- Provide high quality analysis of complex health care data to support optimisation and automation opportunities
- Develop and implement metrics and reporting mechanisms to track benefits and cost savings of each initiative
- Maintain expertise, provide specialist advice and act as a consultant in the area of health information and data management

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

- While not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded:

- Experience with dashboard & app design, automation tools and data analysis techniques.
- Experience with clinical and patient administration systems such as Hospital Based Clinical Information System (HBCIS), and the integrated Medical Record.
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Perks

- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading

Salary

- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $144,315 - $154,879 per annum

About Us

The Strategy,



Transformation and Major Capital division has been established to define, design, enhance delivery and sustainability of our most significant service improvement and digital transformation opportunities.

Our high-level responsibilities for the division are for corporate strategy and planning and oversight and management of strategic partnerships, service improvement, digital transformation, digital operations, digital assets, digital partnerships, portfolio/program/project management including major capital/infrastructure programs, clinical coding, service disruption, service redesign.

About Gold Coast Health

- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 9 October 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC693599

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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