Employment Type - Temporary Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Req Id - 3195
Warrnambool-based opportunity to play a key role in the implementation of a new Electronic Health Record in South-West Victoria
Great working conditions, including 5 weeks annual leave and accrued days off
A temporary full time position is available for 80 hours per fortnight (until 30 June 2026)
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the Initiative
South West Alliance of Regional Health (SWARH) provides healthcare services to a population of more than 429,000 people, across South West Victoria. SWARH is embarking on a refresh of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) application that underpins the clinical operations of multiple health sites within this region. The Trak-Edition Project is responsible for delivering this refresh as well as taking the opportunity to review and refine the way our organisation uses its EHR. This is a multi-year project that has an overarching clinical nature, the Functional Analyst plays a crucial role in the success of this initiative and will need to be experienced and organised with excellent communication skills.
About the role
The Functional Analyst is a key member of the South West Alliance of Rural Health (SWARH) Applications Team delivering the Trak-Edition Project for 11 health services in the South West region. The Trak-Edition Project is a major undertaking requiring significant configuration.
Reporting to the Functional Team Manager, the role will collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in both the TrakCare application and clinical workflows, and other project team members (e.g. technical, testing, change & learning) to identify requirements and implement these as workable solutions in the TrakCare application. The role will undertake a broad range of configuration to meet agreed needs, be involved in an iterative process of testing and refining solutions until successful completion. Multiple bodies of work will be undertaken simultaneously with various members of the team according to the Project Plan and timelines.
Working closely with the project’s functional experts, clinical team and learning & development function, the Functional Analyst will assist in the configuration of TrakCare Edition for a geographically diverse audience comprised of over 5000 individuals, inclusive of C-suite, medical, nursing, allied health, hospital management and administrative staff.
The role is based in Warrnambool, Victoria, and some intrastate travel may be required.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
About the culture
Work with a multi-disciplinary team striving to better enable community health outcomes through the use of technology.
Barwon Health staff benefits
Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.
About Warrnambool, AUSTRALIA - Located on the famous Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool is a seaside city full of rich history, stunning coastline and a thriving Arts and Music culture. Warrnambool City is consistently ranked as one of the most liveable locations in Australia. It's Victoria's largest coastal city outside Port Phillip Bay.
Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices
High standard of schooling options throughout the area
On the Great Ocean Road and a stone’s throw away from the famous 12 Apostles
Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
To find out more about the region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free. #S-DNI
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments to submit your application for this role, please contact talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Contact person: Ken Leong
Email: kleong@swarh.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 5564 4080
Application closing date: 6 January, 2025
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