Outstanding opportunity for a seasoned Project Director to lead and oversee the delivery of large scale, complex Information Management (IM) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT projects).

Job details

The role:

Reporting to the Program Director, we are looking for a talented individual who shares our vision of delivering critical programs successfully in a way which inspires confidence, enhances transparency and empowers teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading a team of project management resources in delivering key projects.
• Overseeing the successful delivery of complex and high-risk ICT infrastructure projects to ensure project outcomes are achieved and enterprise solutions are delivered.
• Ensuring project outcomes are achieved and project management capability is maintained within the Division.
• Providing expert advice and strategic input into the development of project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Ensuring projects are managed in accordance with best practice guidelines and Queensland Health's formal project management (PM) approach and methodologies.
• Ensuring internal and external stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
• Overseeing the monitoring and reporting of project-related trends and performance against project plans and budgets.
• Developing timely and relevant written submissions, briefs, presentations, and information papers for project stakeholders.

Are you right for this role?

This role requires extensive experience leading large scale, complex and high-risk IM/ICT projects throughout the project lifecycle, achieving successful outcomes. You will have high level knowledge and application of appropriate project management methodologies (preferably PRINCE2), which is essential for your success in this role.

Your well-developed negotiation and communication skills will enable you to effectively negotiate and liaise with both internal and external stakeholders across Queensland Health. You will also be experienced in putting together strategies, frameworks and plans to enable informed decision making on project issues.

You will have a proven ability to lead, manage and mentor multiple multi-disciplinary project teams, driving outputs against agreed budget and project plans.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, submit your resume and a short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role, and addressing the key responsibilities and attributes noted in the ‘How you will be assessed?' section.

eHealth Queensland is one of the largest Information Communication Technology operations in the state. It is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of information systems and technologies so that Queensland Health employees and health providers have access to information that supports the delivery of health care.

Benefits of working with eHealth Queensland:

By joining eHealth Queensland you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success. 

You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

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

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

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

• Project Director RD (PDF)
  
  QH Applicant Pack_20251027 (PDF)