Executive Director Strategy Architecture and Information Services
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Executive leadership role based in Brisbane
Lead eHealth Queensland's Digital Strategy and Enterprise Architecture
Drive Innovation and Digital Transformation Across Statewide Health Services
The role
The Executive Director, Strategy, Architecture and Information Services leads the development and execution of eHealth Queensland's digital strategy, driving enterprise digital capabilities for long-term success.
They act as a change agent and thought leader in emerging digital technologies, collaborating with stakeholders and external partners to foster innovation.
Reporting to the Deputy Director-General, the role manages a multidisciplinary team to deliver balanced digital portfolios aligned with organisational priorities.
Responsibilities include enterprise architecture leadership, governance, data management, and promoting a data-driven culture.
The Executive Director also provides strategic advice to senior leadership, ensuring compliance with public service values and safety standards.
This role is vital for shaping the digital future and advancing healthcare innovation in Queensland through effective technology and information management.
The successful person
The successful candidate for this role possesses extensive knowledge of contemporary healthcare IT initiatives and eHealth priorities, with a strong focus on planning and delivering large-scale enterprise ICT programs across broad geographic regions.
They have proven experience navigating complex organizations, effectively engaging a wide range of stakeholders to achieve key outcomes.
Their background includes working within systems that have devolved accountabilities, where they provide strategic leadership, manage risk, and understand the challenges of modern IT service delivery in healthcare.
Additionally, they demonstrate comprehensive expertise in managing all aspects of ICT projects, including people, technology, operations, and facilities, ensuring seamless integration and quality outcomes.
Their familiarity with ICT governance principles and modern management techniques supports successful healthcare delivery.
Importantly, they operate as a collaborative and collegial executive team member, contributing strategic insights and fostering strong partnerships to drive digital innovation and transformation in health services.
About eHealth
eHealth Queensland advises on state-wide eHealth innovation, strategy, planning, standards, architecture and governance and is responsible for delivering clinical, corporate and infrastructure ICT programs in line with the Queensland Health vision and investment priorities, providing modern ICT infrastructure and customer support for desktop, mobile, smart devices, telehealth, data centres, network and security.
Benefits of working with the Department of Health
By joining the Department of Health you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success.
You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
Flexible working arrangements
Career training and development
To reflect the diversity within the communities and people we support and serve, we seek to hire a workforce that is both representative and diverse.
With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we are committed to supporting you in your career with us.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.
Further Information
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
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