About the role: 

The Director, Digital Health Projects establishes and manages major projects for the Digital Health Branch. The role also manages major digital health procurements, ensuring these meet legislative and policy obligations for procuring and managing purchasing and contracts. The role is accountable for digital health major project governance, procurement strategy, contract negotiations and supporting procurement tendering and contract management.

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?

• Manage and oversee the full life cycle of Digital Health projects to meet departmental objectives 
• Ensure projects are delivered using appropriate project management methodologies.  
• Strategic planning and management of the Digital Health major procurements including maintaining the Digital Health major contracts register.
• Manage the replacement, renewal or renegotiation of expiring contracts, in appropriate timescales, to ensure ongoing service provision.
• Strategic planning and management of the Digital Health major procurements including maintaining the Digital Health major contracts register.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

• A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field is required.
• PRINCE2 certification (or equivalent) is desirable but not mandatory. 
• At least 10 years ICT management experience including delivery of large and complex projects with budgets in excess of $50 million, preferably in both infrastructure and application delivery projects
• Proven track record at a senior level in the provision of government and departmental services and leadership including the successful delivery of large ICT related projects and procurements.

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.

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