The HSU has received correspondence from Western NSW Local Health District about a proposed realignment of the Health Information, Communication, and Technology (Health ICT) department.

Following a review in 2021 conducted by external consultants KPMG and an internal review in 2023, WNSWLHD wants to make the following changes:

• Realign ICT functional working groups into three core groupings: 1. Digital Health governance, strategic planning, business management and project management; 2. Clinical engagement, Health Information, and privacy; 3. Operational support services.
• Changes to job roles, including changes to role requirements for some staff and changes in reporting lines
• Updated or additional tools
• Changes to service delivery including increased collaboration with clinical, corporate and support staff

You can view the correspondence at the below links:

• Letter to HSU
• Digital Health Services Transformation Consultation Document

What do you think?

It is important for union members to lead this discussion. How will this affect you? Please send your feedback on this proposal to [E-Mail not displayed] by COB Tuesday 4 June using the subject line WNSWLHD Health ICT Realignment.

Your union at work

Everyone affected by these changes needs to be a union member. Members deserve to have control over their working lives. Tell your colleagues now is the time to join.

New members can join at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.