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Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide safe andequitablecare, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leadingexpertiseand over 175 years of experience.
As a leading academic health service,we'recommitted to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research,teachingand training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
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Integration & Data Specialist
Digital & Information Division | Monash Health
At Monash Health, we're united by a shared purpose to deliver exceptional healthcare and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community. With over 25,000 employees across more than 40 locations, we are transforming healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and digital excellence.
We're seeking an experienced Integration & Data Specialist to play a critical role in supporting and enhancing the digital systems that underpin patient care across our network.
The Opportunity
Data flow between clinical systems is fundamental to safe, efficient and high-quality healthcare delivery. As an Integration & Data Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining, supporting and developing interfaces within Monash Health's complex integration environment.
Working within our Digital & Information Division, you will ensure maximum uptime and reliability across critical integrations while contributing to major strategic digital transformation initiatives. You will design, build, test, deploy and support interfaces that connect key clinical and business systems across the organisation.
This is a unique opportunity to work on enterprise-scale healthcare integration projects that directly support patient outcomes and clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Integration Development & Support
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- Manage the full lifecycle of interface development, including analysis, design, specification, implementation, testing, documentation, deployment and ongoing support.
- Design and implement scalable integration solutions in accordance with enterprise architecture standards.
- Maintain and optimise Monash Health's middleware and integration environments.
- Support system upgrades, interface enhancements and new digital initiatives across the organisation.
- Monitor live interfaces and proactively address issues to minimise service disruption.
Operational Excellence
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- Ensure integration services meet agreed service levels and performance standards.
- Lead incident investigation, troubleshooting and resolution activities.
- Identify, assess and escalate risks, dependencies and technical issues impacting integration solutions.
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and operational procedures.
- Work within established governance processes for solution delivery and change management.
Project Delivery
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- Contribute technical expertise to strategic digital projects and transformation programs.
- Develop implementation plans and manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Collaborate with clinical, operational and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver outcomes.
- Provide integration expertise throughout project planning, design, testing and go-live activities.
- Support the Senior Manager, Integration with technical advice and solution recommendations.
Stakeholder Engagement
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- Communicate project progress, risks and issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful delivery outcomes.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, consultants and external partners.
Security, Quality & Compliance
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- Ensure all activities align with Monash Health security policies, standards and governance requirements.
- Protect organisational information assets and immediately report any potential security concerns.
- Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and professional standards.
About You
You are an experienced integration specialist who thrives in complex enterprise environments and has a passion for delivering high-quality solutions that support healthcare services.
You bring exceptional technical expertise combined with strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving capabilities. You enjoy working collaboratively, managing multiple priorities and delivering outcomes in environments where reliability and patient care are paramount.
Qualifications & Certifications
Essential
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- Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience developing and supporting HL7 integrations within complex healthcare environments.
- Current Rhapsody Associate Certification.
Highly Desirable
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- Rhapsody Professional Certification.
- Certified Health Informatician Australasia (CHIA) certification.
- Postgraduate qualifications in a related field.
Technical Skills & Experience
Essential Experience
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- Demonstrated experience administering and developing solutions using the Rhapsody Integration Engine.
- Strong understanding of enterprise integration and interoperability within healthcare environments.
- Proven expertise with:
- HL7 v2.x
- FHIR
- RESTful APIs
- Web Services
- FTP and secure file transfer solutions
- Event-driven integration architectures
- Extensive experience supporting Electronic Medical Record (EMR) integrations.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare information systems, application architectures and data structures.
- Experience in troubleshooting, monitoring and supporting production integration environments.
- Ability to create technical specifications, support documentation and solution designs.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and risk assessment capabilities.
Highly Regarded Experience
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- Delivery of integrations involving platforms such as:
- Oracle Health (Cerner)
- Epic
- Meditech
- Oracle Fusion
- SAP
- Experience supporting large-scale healthcare transformation or digital health programs.
- Contribution to enterprise integration architecture and technical design decisions.
- Delivery of integrations involving platforms such as:
Experience with data migration and interoperability initiatives.
Why Join Monash Health?
At Monash Health, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most significant healthcare technology initiatives in Australia.
We offer:
- Meaningful work that directly supports patient care and clinical outcomes.
- Exposure to large-scale enterprise healthcare technologies and integrations.
- Opportunities to contribute to strategic digital transformation programs.
- Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary teams.
- Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
- A values-driven organisation committed to innovation, excellence and inclusion.
- Flexible and contemporary working environments.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about healthcare technology, integration solutions and enabling connected care through reliable digital systems, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Tania Duncan at Tania Duncan@monashhealth.org
To view the Position Description click the link below
#9729 Integration and Data Specialist.pdf
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
Keen to Join Us?
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 23rd November 2026