Ready to shape the future of digital health in regional Queensland? As Director ICT Services at Darling Downs Health, you’ll lead transformative technology that improves care for over 300,000 people. From system upgrades and to local innovation, your leadership will enable smarter, safer, and more connected healthcare across 30 facilities. Influence digital strategy at scale, collaborate with statewide leaders, and drive real impact—while enjoying the lifestyle and community of Toowoomba. Step into a career-defining role where your expertise truly matters.

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The Role + You

As Director ICT Services at Darling Downs Health, you'll lead the delivery of strategic digital initiatives and locally supported technology solutions across our diverse regional health service. From cyber security to clinical systems and digital transformation, you'll be shaping the backbone of care delivery across 30 facilities. Your leadership will ensure our systems are secure, our infrastructure is future-ready, and our services run smarter, faster and better—right where it matters most.

You'll thrive in this role if you're a collaborative, future-focused ICT leader who understands the impact technology can have on clinical care and community wellbeing. You bring expert technical knowledge and a deep commitment to building relationships, driving innovation and delivering outcomes. You enjoy partnering with executive teams and state-wide agencies, leading high-performing teams, and using technology to solve complex problems in meaningful ways.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Proven experience in leading ICT strategy and service delivery at scale
• Expertise in cyber security, enterprise ICT systems and digital transformation
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence strategic direction
• A tertiary qualification in ICT or a related field (or equivalent experience)

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience leading ICT in a health, regional or government setting and/or additional qualifications in digital leadership, change, or health informatics.

Above all, you'll bring the values we live by at Darling Downs Health: compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation, and courage.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we offer more than just a job, we offer a place to make a difference, feel supported, and grow in a way that works for you.

• Impact for today, innovation for tomorrow – Whether you're on the front line or behind the scenes, your work directly contributes to healthier communities across our region. You'll be part of a health service that values progress and is always looking to do things better.
• The chance to step up, right now and beyond – From early career to experienced professional, there's room to grow. You'll be supported to take on new challenges, learn on the job, and follow the career path that's right for you.
• Relationships that matter and help us grow – Join a team where reliability, kindness and collaboration are second nature. You'll work with people who back each other and build connections that go beyond the workday.
• A life well-lived, a future worth building – Here, you don't have to choose between career and lifestyle. Enjoy shorter commutes, affordable living, and the kind of community where balance and belonging come naturally.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support variety, balance and a lifestyle that works for you.
• Access professional development funding, study leave and career pathways designed to help you grow.
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values continuous learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply Online' to submit your application and upload the requested documents.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health: www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• DD2507651857 Role Description (PDF, 323KB)
  Role Description
  
  Candidate Application Guide (PDF, 198KB)
  Information Package for Applicants