About the role: 

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides senior executive leadership and accountability for the Department of Health's enterprise information, digital and information technology (IT) functions. The role is responsible for the department's IT strategy and planning, and for ensuring this is integrated with the department's broader strategic directions. The CIO also builds enterprise IT capabilities so that technology investments enable safe, efficient and sustainable departmental functioning and service delivery.

The CIO is responsible for the department's cybersecurity, information governance and digital risk, ensuring compliance with legislative and whole-of-government requirements and protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of health information.

The CIO also undertakes IT portfolio planning, delivery and cybersecurity functions for the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) through a shared services agreement.

The CIO leads work and provides strategic advice on the delivery on priority government initiatives, including supporting interjurisdictional work and national strategic priorities as required, and drives reform and system improvements for immediate and long-term impact.

About us: 

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.  

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all. 

About you:

Can you demonstrate the following?

• Lead the development, iteration and maintenance of the department's ICT strategy aligned with the department's goals, strategic directions and priorities.
• Lead the management of the ICT portfolio for DH/DFFH to deliver on time, on budget and to ensure ICT projects effectively mitigate critical business risks or meet priority business needs
• Lead the improvement, performance and evaluation of the ICT and cybersecurity functions, including overseeing the design, development, prioritisation and delivery of systems and infrastructure to achieve improvements in efficacy and efficiency, and to comply with privacy, data protection, and health information legislation.
• Lead the AI workplan, including all-staff education and training on WoVG AI policies, development of DH specific policies and the realisation of benefits related to AI adoption.
• Lead and support an ICT cost optimisation program that identifies cost savings, avoidance on ICT spend, and ‘spend to save' ICT programs for DH.
• Lead and provide strategic oversight of the branch and cultivate a culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement for the successful implementation and delivery of divisional and departmental objectives.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

• A bachelor's or post graduate qualification in computer science, information technology, health, public administration, business management, or a related field is required.
• Senior management or executive experience in a public health organisation at state or national level would be advantageous.
• Senior experience of, or strong working knowledge in oversight of IT strategy / systems, cybersecurity, information management or data governance would be advantageous.

What we offer: 

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply: 

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date. 

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

If you have any queries in relation to recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email talentacquisition@health.vic.gov.au. Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly.  

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