District Manager - Health Information Management and Privacy Officer - HM3

 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 3
Remuneration: 137525 - 156231
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ684598
Closing: Thursday, 27 August 2026


Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Australian Work Rights Visa). 

What you'll be doing
The Manager Health Information and Privacy Officer is responsible for effective leadership and direction for health information, health records and related functions across the Local Health District, facilitating efficient and effective record access for clinical care and monitoring compliance with information privacy. 
Provide expert analysis on clinical diagnostic and costing information, with a view to supporting strategies to identify and address inappropriate variation. 
Providing expert advice, direction and support to clinicians, management and executive in relation to clinical practice patterns and variations. 
This Position Description is available for the purpose of a temporary vacancy.   

About You
You present as a highly capable and professionally grounded health information leader, someone who operates with confidence across complex clinical, legislative and organisational environments. You bring tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management or an equivalent blend of study and substantial industry experience, allowing you to navigate the demands of a large and diverse service organisation with assurance and clarity.

You demonstrate a strong command of legislation, policy and contemporary practice relating to health information, medical record management, privacy and internal review. This depth of understanding is matched by your practical expertise in managing health information services within medium to large hospital settings, where you apply advanced knowledge of ICD‑10‑AM, DRGs and activity‑based funding to support accurate coding, reporting and operational performance.

Your approach is defined by excellent organisational and analytical capability. You handle complex problem‑solving with a structured, strategic mindset and translate this into policies and procedures that provide clarity, consistency and direction. You communicate with precision and purpose, producing plans, strategies, briefs and reports that are succinct, well‑reasoned and aligned with organisational needs.

Leadership is one of your standout strengths. You engage confidently with clinicians, executives and multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships. Your communication style is clear, respectful and influential, enabling you to guide teams through change, manage competing priorities and uphold high standards of service delivery.

You are also technically adept, with advanced computer skills across a range of software platforms, including word processing, data management systems and spreadsheets. This supports your ability to analyse information, streamline workflows and contribute to digital transformation initiatives. With a current NSW driver’s licence and the ability to travel for work, you bring flexibility and readiness to support operational requirements across sites.

Overall, you come across as a polished, knowledgeable and forward‑thinking professional—someone who blends technical expertise, legislative insight and strong leadership to deliver high‑quality health information services. 
  
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit. 
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. 

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact MNCLHD-WorkforceSupport@health.nsw.gov.au .
 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
 

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ  

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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