Act as the senior leader for front-line digital healthcare by coordinating, managing, and providing strategic leadership to a large team of technical staff and diverse services.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Director (Technology Operations) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Lead the Technology Operations team supporting the delivery of core front line ICT technologies, applications, and services
• Manage the planning, development, and implementation of digital, information and data services strategies
• Engage and influence organisational priorities to deliver the digital strategy that underpins GCHHS's digital healthcare journey
• Partner with stakeholders and lead Technology Operations in the delivery of digital transformation initiatives
• Responsible for the management of strategic risk as it relates to information technology

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
• Highly desirable: Possession of a bachelor's degree in a clinical digital specialty, information technology, or a related field tertiary qualification or equivalent eligibility
• Highly desirable: Minimum five years of experience in a hospital setting; with at least three years in a complex tertiary referral health care system

 Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

 Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $179,569 - $193,698 per annum

About Us

The Digital Health and Innovation (DHI) division has been established to drive significant service improvements and digital transformation opportunities, in alignment with the strategic objectives outlined in the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services (GCHHS) Strategic Plan 2028.  

The DHI portfolio consists of interconnected functional business units and teams, including Portfolio and Project Delivery, Digital Experience, Technology Operations, Health Information and Digital Security and Architecture.  

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong 

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 6 August 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC688698

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• GC688698 - RD (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)