Ict Emr Program Manager

Description:

Fixed Term Full Time, 40 hours per week + ADO till 31 December 2026

About the Role

Grampians Health (GH) are seeking an ICT Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Program Manager for leading the ICT technical delivery component of EMR project for Grampians Health. This role will manage significant program of work to plan, design and implement a network uplift and other IT infrastructure enablement projects across Grampians Health to support the implementation of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

The ICT EMR Program Manager will collaborate with the EMR Project team, Digital Health Teams, Grampians Health stakeholders, and vendors to deliver IT infrastructure readiness for the EMR. The principal function of this role is to provide expertise and leadership in relation to the ICT technical deliverable component of EMR program across Grampians Health.

About the Grampians Health (GH) Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Project

The GH EMR Project is a large-scale clinical transformation project across Grampians Health, and an opportunity to be part of the organisation’s digital transformation journey. The EMR project aims to deliver a comprehensive digital patient record across the ambulatory and inpatient areas of GH.

The GH EMR project team will be responsible for designing, building and implementing the new EMR, drawing on clinical, health informatics, technology and change expertise. The target completion of the project is late 2026.

The GH EMR project team will also work collaboratively with the EMR project team at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne as we partner to deliver a shared EMR.

This position is open to candidates from all Grampians Health locations, including Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham, and Stawell .

Key Responsibilities

• ICT Program Management for the IT network Infrastructure and other IT work packages, supporting the implementation of the Electronic Medical Record.
• Project and Program Management, managing inter-project dependencies, resource demands and project priorities
• Liaise with Grampians Health Subject Matter Experts, the EMR Project Team, internal and external ICT providers to ensure issues and initiatives are communicated and understood.
• Ensure Project planning is of the highest quality and that projects are delivered as planned.
• Ensure effective planning and management of the program budget. Ensure that Business Cases / Statements of Works / Contracts are of appropriate quality to ensure a high probability of delivery of outputs and benefits as stated.
• Involvement in directorate aligned Committees, working parties and ICT enabled Project Steering Groups.
• Performance management of project consultants and / or team members and ensure project deliverables are delivered to a high quality and on-time.
• Support business change, acting as a single point of contact for all ICT related deliverables, and build successful stakeholder relationships with all parties.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary Qualifications in Project Management / Business / Information Technology and / or relevant equivalent experience or minimum 5 years’ similar practical experience.
• Project Management qualifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Agile / Scrum certificates).
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams in large scale environments
• Previous experience working in a large scale EMR implementation or Transformation program.
• Demonstrated experience and proven success in similar positions managing multiple technical information systems projects including infrastructure rollouts, network optimisation within a large, complex organisation would be highly advantageous.

Interested?

if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Paul Mibus, IT Systems Manager on 03 5320 4600 orPaul.mibus@gh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Staff Fitness program
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Horsham Region
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.

With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.

If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you. To learn more about Horsham please click – Visit Horsham

Dimboola region
Dimboola is a charming rural town surrounded by scenic rolling hills, farmland and the pink Salt Lake. Explore historic landmarks like the Dimboola Hotel or venture into the nearby Little Desert National Park to discover unique flora and fauna. Dimboola is the perfect escape from city life. To learn more about Dimboola please click – Visit Dimboola

Edenhope region
Grampians Health Edenhope is located in the Victorian country town of Edenhope. It is surrounded by nature reserves, wineries and beautiful walking and biking trails. Grampians Health Edenhope also provides a wide range of services such as acute nursing, aged care nursing, district nursing and community nursing to name a few. To learn more about Edenhope please click – Visit Edenhope

Stawell Region
Stawell is a small town, with a big heart. Life is lived here at a slower pace, it's perfect for people who are wanting to get away from big cities and unwind. We have beautiful wildlife and numerous hiking trails, you will never outgrow this place and its wonders. Stawell is only a 45-minute drive to Horsham, where you can have the opportunity to dine from restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia's best and most awarded venues.

If you are dreaming of a career change with stunning natural landscapes to enjoy, Stawell is the place for you. To learn more about Stawell please click – Visit Stawel

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.