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Director Digital Health Technical Services - Cairns
Cairns
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An exciting opportunity exists to join Digital Health Technical Services as Director. This role provides leadership, direction and day-to-day management of operational and strategic technology services that support clinical service delivery across the HHS. Working closely with clinical, technical and vendor partners, the Director ensures digital systems and infrastructure are designed, implemented and managed to meet business needs.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH682815 |
| Closing date | 11-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Matthew Collins-Leslie |
| Contact details | 0418 855 600 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is committed to creating and monitoring digital health and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems and processes for continuous improvement of the safety and quality of its services, and ensuring they are person-centred, safe, secure, effective and accessible.
The Chief Information Office provides high-level strategic leadership, direction and accountability relating to digital health, ICT and the clinical systems used across CHHHS for treatment, diagnostics, administration, reporting and other business functions.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Ensure that the service delivery meets or exceeds the agreed-upon service levels, including appropriate management of incidents, problems, and changes, and ensuring that ICT services are delivered in a consistent, reliable, and efficient manner.
- Direct the Digital Health Technical Services team to deliver effective digital health and ICT support services through the initiation, development, implementation and support of all local ICT systems, resources and infrastructure.
- Monitor service delivery metrics and identify areas of improvement to enhance the overall service delivery experience.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
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