About the AgencyThe Australian Digital Health Agency leads the national effort to digitally enable Australia’s health system. We support the delivery of person-centred, connected healthcare through the development and adoption of digital health services and systems. Our work includes managing My Health Record, Electronic Prescriptions, and the My Health App, ensuring a healthier future for all Australians through connected healthcare.
About the roleWe’re looking for an experienced Engagement Manager, Clinical Governance (EL1) to design and deliver high‑impact engagement and communications strategies that optimise engagement with our national Digital Health Adviser (DHA) network and key external stakeholders.
This is a strategic leadership role for a confident communicator who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about improving health outcomes through digital innovation and strong clinical governance.
Reporting to the Director, Clinical Governance, you will lead the Digital Health Adviser engagement and communications strategy. You’ll design and deliver targeted engagement activities, executive‑level briefings and presentations, and oversee collaboration between the Agency and its DHA cohort.You will exercise sound judgement, manage complex issues, and provide high‑level strategic advice aligned to Agency and Government priorities. The role also contributes to advancing clinical governance across Australia’s digital health ecosystem.
Key responsibilitiesLead and deliver a national engagement and communications strategy for Digital Health AdvisersPlan and deliver networking events and stakeholder engagement activitiesDevelop high‑quality briefing materials and presentations for senior executivesBuild and maintain strong relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholdersProvide leadership, coaching and feedback within a team environmentContribute to clinical governance initiatives and continuous business improvementFor queries relating to role responsibilities please contact Callie Elwin at
Skills and experience (essential criteria) Proven experience leading engagement and/or communications strategiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong relationship‑building and stakeholder management capabilityExperience in a digital health environment (highly desirable)Clinical governance experience (desirable)A tertiary qualification in healthcare, medical, communications or a related field, or equivalent experience.
EligibilityAustralian citizenship is a mandatory eligibility requirement. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain both a national police clearance and a Baseline security clearance, with the capacity to attain a higher-level clearance if required by the Agency.
Our benefitsOur Wellbeing Sessions & Employee Assistance Program will give you the best opportunity to balance work and lifeWork From Home & Attractive Flexible Working Arrangements: All staff can apply for flexible work arrangements that offer a range of options for how, when and where you work.Collaborative workspaces with new technology available within central leave opportunities including Parental (primary & secondary), compassionate, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Leave, Cultural, Emergency Response, Defence, and Half Pay option.
Application To apply for the role, please submit your resume and a cover letter (2 page maximum) addressing the essential criteria above. The position may be filled in Brisbane, Sydney or Canberra, and other locations may be considered.
Please contact the talent acquisition team at with queries relating to the application process.
Closing date: Monday 6 April 2026, 11:30pmSalary: This role offers between $124,53 to $142,089 plus 15.4% superannuation depending on skills and experience.
Order of Merit: Applicants rated as suitable will be placed in a merit pool that may be used to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing positions throughout the Agency for up to 18 months.