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Senior Director, Digital Health, Information and Technology
Mount Isa
Lead Digital Transformation in Remote Healthcare!
An exciting senior leadership opportunity exists for an experienced digital health leader to drive innovation, strategy and transformation across North West Hospital and Health Service. Lead a diverse portfolio spanning ICT operations, cyber security, informatics, analytics and digital health services while shaping the future of healthcare delivery across remote Queensland communities.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | IT & Telecommunications |
| Classification | HSO |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI683326 |
| Closing date | 08-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Andrew Quabba |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 4469 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As the Senior Director, Digital Health and Technology, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of digital health, information management and technology services across North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS).
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will lead the development and delivery of digital strategies, ICT operations, cyber security, informatics, analytics and health information services that support high quality patient care and organisational performance.
This role plays a critical part in driving digital transformation, strengthening cyber resilience, improving data driven decision making and fostering a culture of innovation across the health service.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives, innovation programs and adoption of clinical and business technologies including ieMR.
- Build strong partnerships with clinical leaders, executives and external stakeholders to deliver impactful digital outcomes.
Working with us
- Non shared accommodation while residing in the NWHHS will be supplied.
- Transfer and appointment expenses may be negotiated.
- We offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are available.
- Eligible Residents living in North West Queensland may be able to access discounts starting from 20% off Qantas return fares from Mount Isa to their eligible city - Discounted fares for residents l Qantas AU
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
Requirements
- A relevant clinical qualification and experience will be well regarded as would a relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Business Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- 10 years + experience in high-level management or executive roles within a complex healthcare environment would be well regarded.
- This position may be required to work outside core business hours.
- Travel is a requirement of the position, with overnight or longer stays at times both within the health service and throughout Queensland which may include travel by small aircraft.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Andrew Quabba on (07) 4744 4469.
Applications close: Monday, 08 June 2026.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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