Clinical Information Systems Projects Team Leader

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Full-time 
• Classification Code: HS6
• Alfred location
• Great Staff Benefits

The Department

The Digital Health Division is responsible for enabling clinical staff to deliver timely, quality care to our patients and carers through innovative use of information technologies, and through strategic management of information and data across the organisation.

The Digital Health division encompasses all aspects of:

• Information technology procurement, delivery, security and support.
• Electronic Medical Record and a suite of Clinical Applications, Technologies and Products
• Digital Technology
• Data Governance and research
• Cybersecurity
• Transformation 

The Role

This role sits within the newly established Projects Directorate and reports to the Director of Digital Health Projects. The Clinical Information Systems (CIS) Project Team Lead is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and successful delivery of clinical information system projects across Alfred Health. Working closely with clinical leaders (including the CXIOs), technical teams, and external partners, the CIS Project Team Lead manages a team of project managers and analysts to deliver complex, multi-disciplinary digital health initiatives. This position plays a pivotal role in Alfred Care Group’s digital transformation, ensuring CIS projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards of quality and safety, in line with the organisation’s commitment to integrated, agile, and patient centred care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage the CIS project team, ensuring effective allocation of resources and professional development.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of CIS projects, ensuring alignment with Alfred Care Group’s strategic objectives and digital health roadmap.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between clinical, technical, and vendor teams to ensure project requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers for all CIS projects.
• Ensure robust project governance, reporting, and documentation in line with Alfred Care Group’s project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).
• Manage stakeholder engagement, including regular communication with executive sponsors, clinical leaders, and end users.
• Support change management and training activities to ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, privacy, and quality standards.

Skills:

• Tertiary qualification in Health, ICT, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in project management within a healthcare or digital health environment.
• Experience managing teams and delivering projects with significant clinical and technical components.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR), clinical information systems, and relevant standards.
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) highly desirable.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership

• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)

All enquiries to Tamzin Dimmock email t.dimmock@alfred.org.au

Application closes 11.00 pm  Fri 15 May, 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.