EMR Analyst
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
EMR Clinical Informatics Officer - Virtual Care
- 12-months fixed term, full time
- 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs
- Attractive salary packaging offers available
About the team
At Peter Mac, the EMR Optimisation team supports the safe, efficient and meaningful use of the Parkville EMR by staff, patients and carers. The team delivers EMR education, acts as a change agent and translator, supports adoption of the system (including for research and analytics), provides digital leadership, and actively enables quality improvement EMR enhancement projects using a learning health systems approach of harnessing data for insights, system co-design and continuous evaluation post implementation. Embedded within Peter Mac, the team also maintains strong collaborative relationships with precinct partners and the Parkville EMR team.
About the role
A EMR CIO is responsible for assessing portfolio needs, including workflow and system process analysis, lead enhancements design and implementation, develop supporting education and perform evaluation for continuous improvement. They will be at least proficient in one Epic EMR application and demonstrate a willingness to build knowledge across other EMR areas, including reporting. In addition to their portfolio responsibilities, the EMR CIO contributes to broader EMR team functions—such as EMR reporting workshops, system upgrades, support for planned/unplanned downtimes, and other tasks as assigned by the Director, EMR Optimisation.
This role is specific to the portfolio area of Virtual Care. The CIO will have a specific focus on optimising Health Hub and the implementation of PROMs at Peter Mac, therefore experience in these areas is highly regarded.
This is an fixed term (12 month) position based at Peter Mac Melbourne campus, with the opportunity for flexible working arrangements.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & monthly ADOs
- Flexible, hybrid working practices
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applicants to this role should provide a brief covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Steph Chau
Contact : steph.chau@petermac.org
Applications Close: 21 August 2025
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Position Summary
The Parkville Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is a world-class system shared by Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Royal Women’s Hospital and The Royal Children’s Hospital to support high-quality, seamless healthcare and improve health outcomes for Victorians. The EMR is used by more than 15,000 clinicians and staff across the four health services and is delivered in partnership with Epic, a global leader in health information technology.
The EMR Analyst will work with the Peter Mac EMR team to contribute to the optimization and use of the EMR with a focus on analysis of workflows and reporting, with guidance from the EMR applications team. The EMR Analyst will be responsible for assessing and build improvements of the EMR for staff at Peter Mac. The position will be at lease proficient in one EMR application, with a developing knowledge of other EMR applications, including reporting.
The work of the EMR Analyst will be driven by the EMR optimisation plan and the EMR 'improvement' requests from end users. The EMR Analyst position will also be involved in the day to day operational responsibilities of the Peter Mac EMR team including providing support and preparation prior and during EMR upgrades and planned/unplanned downtimes.
You will work collaboratively with the EMR leadership team, EMR team, EMR vendor, adoption managers, technical teams and local health services to ensure the EMR is maintained, operates and optimised for the Parkville EMR Service for the benefit of all 4 health services.
Enterprise Agreement
Classification or Salary Range
Dependent on qualifications
Immunisation Risk Category
Key Relationships
Internal -
- Peter Mac EMR Team
- Peter Mac clinical staff, including Clinical Trials staff
External -
- Parkville and precinct health service EMR Teams
Education
Skills
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Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
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| 1. Application Support |
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| 2. Incident Management, Business Continuity and System Outage Management |
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| 3. Training Support |
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| 4. Relationship Management & Communication |
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Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
| 5. Technical expertise |
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.