MDI and Application Specialist

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 (1.0 EFT + ADO)
• Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 4
• Located at The Alfred
• Great Staff Benefits

About us

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
• Digital Health Strategy and Transformation 

About the role

This position provides dedicated technical support across pathology applications, systems, and supported infrastructure, ensuring laboratory and clinical workflows are reliable, safe, and well-integrated. The MDI and Application Specialist is responsible for configuring and supporting Oracle Health’s Cerner Millennium PathNet and associated interfaces, including Medical Device Interfaces (MDI), Foreign System Interfaces (FSI), and HL7 connectivity to connected systems. A key focus is maintaining and improving interoperability and data exchange between diagnostic instruments, middleware platforms, point-of-care testing devices, and downstream applications, as well as supporting other enabling software and databases. As part of an integrated EMR, this position may work in crossfunctional teams to support the delivery of solutions across broader portfolios.

The role takes a proactive approach in understanding how systems behave in real operational conditions. This includes identifying dependencies and potential risks to strengthen stability and support successful implementation of changes. This position also contributes hands-on technical capability across configuration, troubleshooting and support for pathology instruments and other equipment to minimise downtime and ensure consistent performance across laboratories

This role may be required to work on-site at any of the main and branch site laboratories and collection centres distributed across multiple health services and geographic locations, including, but not limited to, Bayside Health, Western Health, Monash Health, and other health services that Bayside Health provide service for.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics, a related field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting pathology medical device interfaces and middleware platforms
• Strong understanding of Oracle Health’s Cerner Millenium PathNet and/or Clinical Information System and associated management tools
• Demonstrated experience in translating laboratory or clinical processes into design or functionality to meet business requirements.
• Understanding of pathology laboratory environments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Certification in Oracle Health’s Cerner Millennium applications
• Certified Health Informatician Australasia (CHIA) or equivalent
• Experience working in an ITIL-based support environment with a focus on continuous improvement 

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site Car & Bike Parking (Subject to Availability)
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Jeff Box, Pathology IT Team Lead on j.box@alfred.org.au

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Friday 3rd April 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.