The Role An opportunity has become available for a Senior Clinical Applications Specialist to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. What You'll Do Lead and inspire a team to deliver on the Clinical Informatics roadmap Champion change management and process improvement initiatives Build strong relationships with clinicians, stakeholders, and vendors Oversee governance for application support, incident/problem management, and release processes Drive innovation and ensure best-practice ICT design and delivery What We're Looking For While not mandatory, a relevant Health Information Management or Information Technology qualification would be well regarded The ability to participate in on-call arrangements and out of standard working hours is a requirement for this position (appropriate remuneration under the Award will apply) A natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills Proven experience in change management and process governance Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Have the ability to lead, mentor, and develop others Experience in ICT service delivery within a healthcare or complex environment Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost) Why Join Us? At Gold Coast Health, we're committed to innovation and excellence. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, diversity, and continuous improvement; all while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the Gold Coast. Other benefits include: Flexible work options Career Development Salary Packaging Modern Facilities Diverse Work Culture Research Opportunities 12.75% super 17.5% leave loading Salary Permanent full time Base salary ranging from $121 360 - $ 129 998 per annum About Us The Digital Transformation and Research division has been established to drive significant service improvements and digital transformation opportunities, in alignment with the strategic objectives outlined in the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services Strategic Plan 2028. About Gold Coast Health Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best * Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong How to Apply Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 19 January 2026 Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process. Job Ad reference: GC672808 Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
