Allied Health Digital Health Lead

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent Position.
• Part-time – 0.5EFT (38 hours per fortnight).
• Grade 4 Allied Health Professional.
• Alfred Health
• Great staff benefits!

The Department – Allied Health

Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) work collaboratively as part of effective teams alongside doctors, nurses and other professionals to provide holistic person-centred care. AHPs are qualified to provide interventions to optimise and maintain the physical, social and mental wellbeing of the community.

At Alfred Health, Allied Health is renowned for its outstanding patient care, achieved through clinical excellence, professional opportunities, innovation and care for our staff.​ We are Art Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Disability Liaison Officers, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Psychology, Social Work, Speech Pathology & Language Services, and Spiritual Care, as well as Allied Health Assistants. We work collaboratively as leaders in research, innovation and education to achieve the best outcomes for our patients

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity exists for an Allied Health professional to join the Allied Health Digital Health team and provide leadership within the Digital Health pillar of the Allied Health Professional Practice Framework.

This role will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to work with the Chief Allied Health Information Officer on a number of key strategic initiatives including, but not limited to, the:

• Review and implementation of the digital health health strategy for Allied Health,
• Coordination and monitoring of the Allied Health digital health workplan,
• Coordination of the Allied Health digital health governance committee,
• Design, testing and implementation of both clinical information systems and data systems across all current and emerging Allied Health services and models of care.
• And many other opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications Required

Essential                 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in an Allied Health profession 
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent as appropriate, with adherence to continuing professional development requirements.                                    

Desirable                    

• Relevant Post-Graduate Qualification in health, business or project management.
• Previous experience working in a Clinical Informatics role (or equivalent experience). 

Staff Benefits

• Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Close to shops and public transport

For further enquiries, please contact Jonathon Hurst (Chief Allied Health Information Officer) at [email protected] or 0438 931 202.

Applications close at 11 pm Monday, 30 June 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au