The Automation Specialist will lead and shape the future of digital efficiency at CHQ, through the development of Automation initiatives at CHQ. The role will be pivotal in assisting CHQ to explore and realise the potential for automation by designing and deploying secure, scalable and interoperable automation solutions as part of the AutoMate Project. This initiative is backed by strategic investment and consumer engagement, aiming to reduce burnout, improve workflows and efficiencies whilst enhancing data quality and patient safety. The role offers a unique chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to governance and risk frameworks, and drive innovation in healthcare automation.

Job details

About the Role

• Lead and provide software development and related technical specialist support services ensuring compliance with the organisations Information Management and Information Communication Technology (ICT) policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures in particular configuration, change and release management practices.
• Design and develop high quality enterprise software application products, components and services that meet and fulfil approved software specifications and business requirements.

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)

Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.   

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive renumeration
• Annual pay increases
• …12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• …17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

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

• 661371_AO7-Automation Specialist (PDF, 450KB)
  Role Description
  
  CHQ_Applicant Toolkit_2025 (PDF, 862KB)
  Application Kit
  
  CHQ_Information for Applicants_2025 (PDF, 837KB)
  Application Kit