Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA)

Digital technology is helping more Australians access safer and better-quality healthcare and is integral to a modern, accessible and connected healthcare system, with Australians firmly at the centre of their own healthcare. ADHA is the lead Commonwealth agency responsible for the strategic management of the National Digital Health Strategy, and steward of the national digital healthcare infrastructure (including My Health Record). Working in close partnership with the Australian health sector, ADHA is committed to the delivery of world-leading digital health capabilities for the better health of all Australians.

About us

The need for a connected healthcare system is greater than ever – one that’s accessible, progressive, and secure. Better use of data and technology is helping people live healthier lives, with greater control and better access to important health information.

Tasked with improving health outcomes for Australians through the delivery of digital healthcare systems and the National Digital Health Strategy for Australia, the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) commenced operations on 1 July 2016.

The Agency is responsible for national digital health services and systems, with a focus on engagement, innovation, clinical quality, and safety. Our focus is on getting data and technology to work for patients, consumers and the healthcare professionals who look after them.

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The Opportunity - Are you the next Branch Manager Technology Planning and Delivery?

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, this role is a key member of the Agency’s senior executive leadership team and will play a pivotal role in the Agency’s strategic national infrastructure technologies and services. As the Agency continues to expand its national digital infrastructure solutions, and partners with new and innovative technology partners, the Branch Manager will ensure the fundamentals of technology delivery in a complex environment are of the highest standard, while managing operational and emerging risks.

Leading the Technology Planning and Delivery Branch and managing the Agency’s approach to national infrastructure delivery and service provision, three critical imperatives of the role include: the integration and enhanced collaboration of national infrastructure partners to support the Agency’s work program; managing key Agency ICT partners; and the delivery of complex projects to support the modernisation of Australia’s national health infrastructure.

With increasing complexity, and as a key enabler of technology adoption with significant contract value investment, the Branch Manager role involves technological and leadership stretch. You will enjoy both critical BAU responsibilities for national infrastructure support and enhancements and drive nationally significant projects focused on modernising for the future. As a contemporary Senior Executive, your key strengths will include leadership, collaboration, communication and partnership, and the cultivation of a positive, accountable, and high-performance culture where learning and continuous improvement approaches are valued and supported.

Your Expertise

This vital role requires technology leadership at an enterprise scale, with demonstrated alignment to the scope, complexity, and pace of the ADHA environment. Expert-level business and technology capability with diverse stakeholder collaboration, multiple external provider dependencies, numerous and complex projects, and values-driven leadership that inspires and empowers teams is essential.

You will be a strong technologist, with demonstrated technology program delivery and long-term infrastructure partner collaboration experience at a CTO/CIO-like level. You will possess deep vendor management expertise with global tech partners, and with clarity and transparency, have a history of managing performance, contracts and relationships, at scale. You will also have budget management capabilities and knowledge of technology project build and sustainment cost estimation. You will couple this strong set of technical capabilities with a demonstrated record of contemporary, strategic leadership and a desire to and/or prior engagement in improving the health and well-being of Australians.

Suitable candidates will possess relevant technology qualifications and experience from diverse sectors (non-government, consulting, and more).

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Remuneration

The Agency offers an attractive total remuneration package at SES Band 1 $234,180 - $285,491 (inclusive of salary, 10.5% superannuation and with flexible working conditions), depending upon skills and experience. The appointment will be under a Common Law contract on a permanent basis.

Status	Flexible working conditions
Location	Brisbane/Sydney/Canberra
Salary	SES Band 1 ($234,180 - $285,491)

Working in the APS

Australian Public Service (APS) Values guide us through our working lives, setting expectations for shared behaviour that keep our workplace harmonious and productive. The values are also a promise to the people of Australia that we can be trusted to act with integrity, in their service, and in accordance with the Public Service Code of Conduct.

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Our Flexible Work Environment

The success of the Australian Digital Health Agency depends on the ability and opportunity of each individual team member to deliver projects and work outcomes.

The Agency is committed to creating conditions for high performance which includes taking a holistic view of the needs of individuals, while also creating opportunities to build connections and collaborate in ways that support face-to-face and virtual work environments.

To support our principles-based flexible work arrangements, the Agency has developed a Flexible Work Arrangement Policy which enables the Agency and our people to strike a balance between a successful career and satisfying working life.

How to apply?

For further information about this important Sydney, Canberra or Brisbane based opportunity please contact REBECCA BAUER in Hudson Brisbane on rebecca.bauer@hudson.com or 0413 180 331.

All applications must be submitted via au.hudson.com quoting BBH227466 by midnight Sunday 4 June 2023.

Please note Australian Citizenship (not residency) is a mandatory pre-requisite for all candidates, to obtain the security clearance required for this role. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and notification may be provided ahead of the close date.

Branch Manager, Technology Planning and Delivery