Applications Support Specialist

Application Support Specialist – IPM

• Permanent Full Time | Part Time considered | Hybrid


• Peter James Centre | East Burwood | Convenient location with easy access to major roads and public transport 


• Commitment to excellence | Contribute to a leading healthcare service

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Application Support Specialist role provides expert knowledge, guidance, and support to Eastern Health sites for the Patient Administration System (i.PM) database. This role is critical to maintaining system reliability, enhancing performance, supporting users, and ensuring data integrity and compliance across the organisation.

Leveraging strong analytical, technical, and communication skills, the Application Support Specialist effectively interprets Eastern Health workflows to deliver practical, high-quality solutions that improve system efficiency and user experience.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting and configuring iPM.


• Sound understanding of HL7 messaging and system integration.


• Confident, approachable and able to provide clear, concise and sound advice on iPM system processes, data quality and data integrity requirements.


• Computer literacy and proven experience in health informatics.


• Knowledge of VAED, ESIS and VINAH statutory reporting requirements.


• Proficient in common business applications, including Microsoft 365.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 


• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 


• Study and professional development leave 


• Friendly & supportive teams


• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 


• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 


• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 


• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 


• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 


• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 


• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 


• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.


• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.


• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.


• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.


• Advertising may end before the closing date.


• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the position description link

Contact Person: Kathy Horwill

Contact Number: 03 8804 2725

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 16th July 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day