Clinical Informatician
Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 2 years
Base salary will be in the range $117,958.12 - $132,247.57 + super (HEW Level 8)
Based at our Herston Campus location
About this opportunity
As the Clinical Informatician, you will be a senior professional specialist providing clinical informatics expertise to support digital health and data‑enabled research initiatives at The University of Queensland. Working within the Data Science Collaborative Research Platform and in close partnership with Queensland Health, researchers, clinicians and external collaborators, this role is pivotal in translating complex clinical and research requirements into high‑quality, fit‑for‑purpose digital and data solutions. This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful, purpose‑driven research that improves health outcomes through collaboration, innovation and evidence‑based practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing expert clinical and integrated electronic medical record (ieMR) system advice to enable digital health and data‑enabled research initiatives.
- Working closely with researchers to understand research requirements and deliver informed, practical informatics solutions across the research life cycle.
- Acting as a critical liaison between clinical, technical and research teams to translate requirements into clear documentation and solution designs.
- Supporting clinical validation of data solutions to ensure quality and accuracy of the developed outputs
- Supporting ethics, governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities to maximise research integrity and outcomes.
About you
You will bring strong clinical insight, advanced informatics capability and a collaborative, purposeful mindset, along with:
- Qualifications from a clinical background such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy or allied health. Individuals with postgraduate training in digital health or clinical informatics will be highly regarded, or alternatively, an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Significant experience in business analysis and requirements gathering within large, complex organisations.
- Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to conceptualise and implement innovative solutions within defined frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience documenting clear and precise requirements, process mapping (as‑is and to‑be) and solution descriptions in line with industry standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high‑quality research documentation and present complex information clearly.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across clinical, technical and research teams.
- Experience with PowerBI dashboard development and working with healthcare datasets will be highly regarded.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds from around the world, united by a shared purpose to create change together. UQ is a globally recognised, values‑led institution where collaboration, curiosity and ambition are encouraged, and where professional staff play a vital role in enabling research excellence and real‑world impact.
In recent years, UQ has continued to strengthen its leadership in digital health and data‑enabled research, building national capability in secure health data access, analytics and collaboration with health system partners. This work directly aligns with the mission of the Data Science Collaborative Research Platform, creating opportunities for staff to contribute to research that improves health outcomes across Australia.
Enjoy a range of benefits and rewards, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, access to discounted study opportunities, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
Questions?
To discuss this role, please contact Dr Jodie Austin at j.austin1@uq.edu.au.
For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au, quoting the job reference number R-64448 in the subject line.
Want to apply?
All applicants must supply the following documents:
- A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
- A current resume
To ensure your application can be considered in full, please apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing date. Applications submitted via other channels, including direct email, will not be accepted.
Other information
Work rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Background checks: Final applicants may be required to consent to a criminal record check. Having a criminal record does not automatically preclude you from employment, and each application will be considered on its merits.
We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the University. Accessibility requirements and adjustments can be directed to talent@uq.edu.au.
Applications close Friday 5 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R‑64448).
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