Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

$69.36 - $78.79 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time until 25 April 2027 | Wollongong Hospital | REQ700684 | Grade: Health Manager Level 3 | Applications close: Sunday 1 November, 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

This position is responsible for the design, leadership, development, and maintenance of the change management, and communications activities for the electronic patient record across multiple facilities and services of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

As part of this role the successful applicant will be responsible for the development and execution of the change management plans, communications plans, stakeholder management plans, and with assisting with the identification and realization of changes to policies, procedures, and clinical workflows.

Of key focus will be the people side of change, and in creating and implementing a change management plan that minimises clinician resistance whilst simultaneously maximising the levels of clinician engagement. The role will be integral in supporting and enabling the models of care developed by the clinicians through the eMR. The objective of ISLHD eHealth strategy is to ensure the foundations of the eMR are working to support clinical practice and implement expanded functionality of the electronic Medical Record system across all inpatient and various outpatient settings, within all wards and departments of all hospital facilities, within the identified districts and sites.

This includes supporting initiatives such as electronic medication management. The position will lead the change management and communication areas of the eMR training (business as usual team).The position is focused on the improvement of patient safety and decision making,



during all phases of the patient journey (from admissions to discharge), through the provisioning of an accurate and comprehensive set of electronic clinical documentation, available in real time, accessible at the bedside, and promoting patient mobility between hospital facilities within the health District.

A little about us.

ISLHD operate four hospital sites in the Illawarra: Coledale District Hospital, Bulli District Hospital, Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital.

With the ocean to the east and the escarpment to the west, there are also many benefits of living and working in the Illawarra. The contrast between mountains and beach gives the South Coast its own special charm. Life is lived at a slower pace, with mornings spent exploring cafes, eateries or food markets, and afternoons spent at the beach, on bushwalks or at one of many world-class wineries.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of perks which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)



- free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.
- Tertiary qualifications in a clinical field or equivalent clinical work experience or a combination of relevant study and work experience.
- An unencumbered driver's licence valid for use with NSW/ Australia and the ability to drive to facility locations and stay overnight where required, on an ad hoc basis and for system go- lives.

This is a temporary full time position until 25 April 2027 with the possibility of extension. ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Tony Tiberio at [email protected]

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.

📌 ISLHD - Clinical Change Management & Communication Lead eMR (Wollongong)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Wollongong