About the Agency
As the steward for digitally enabling Australia’s health system, the Agency plays a key role in coordinating national engagement, delivery, and adoption of digital health to facilitate person‑centred, connected healthcare. Our responsibilities span national digital health services and systems, including My Health Record, Electronic Prescriptions, and the 1800Medicare App. About the Role
The Research, Analytics and Data (RAD) Branch is seeking a Director, Data Strategy and Governance (EL2) for a full‑time ongoing position. Reporting to the Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO), this role supports the CDAO and leads a geographically dispersed team responsible for developing and managing the Agency’s data policy, data strategy and data governance framework, aligned to the Agency’s work program. The role also oversees the delivery of the Agency’s scope of the My Health Record Research and Public Health Program. Working closely with business areas across the Agency, the Director provides leadership, subject‑matter expertise and strategic support in relation to data strategy and governance. The role is responsible for defining and implementing data maturity uplift initiatives, including agency‑wide data literacy programs, to address strategic data‑related risks across the data asset lifecycle. The position supports branches across the Agency to ensure data is trusted, secure and safely accessible, enabling high‑quality, informed decision‑making. Skills and Experience
Demonstrated leadership in reform and change programs, including the design, implementation and embedding of policy, strategy and governance frameworks within multi‑stakeholder, government environments. Extensive experience developing and delivering enterprise‑wide data strategies, including leading data maturity and data literacy uplift initiatives and driving organisational change. Demonstrated experience leading teams in a government setting, including geographically dispersed teams, with a focus on capability building and performance. Strong knowledge of best practice in data strategy, policy and governance, including managing data‑related risk to ensure data is trusted, secure and appropriately accessible. Sound experience in program and project delivery, with a strong understanding of contemporary project management frameworks and methodologies. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide advice, solve complex problems and effectively engage senior leaders and stakeholders. Eligibility
Australian citizenship is mandatory. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a national police clearance and the required Negative Vetting 1 security clearance, with the ability to attain a higher‑level clearance if needed. Benefits
We offer a competitive 15.4% superannuation contribution, salary packaging options, and a Christmas closedown with no leave deduction. Our wellbeing program and EAP support a healthy work‑life balance, while flexible work arrangements, including work from home, give you choice in how, when and where you work. You will enjoy modern collaborative workspaces and generous study support to employees who are eligible, as per our study assistance guidelines in our Enterprise Agreement. We also provide a wide range of leave options including parental, cultural, compassionate, emergency response and defence leave. EL staff may access time off in lieu (TOIL) for reasonable additional hours worked, subject to the recording of those hours. Application
To apply for the role, please submit your resume and a cover letter (1 page maximum) addressing the skills and experience requirements above and outlined in the position description. Please contact the recruitment team at
careers@digitalhealth.gov.au
with queries relating to the application process. Closing Date: Monday, 4th May 2026, 11pm (AEST)
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