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Principal Project Manager
Metro South Health
Drive Digital Health Projects That Make a Difference
Lead complex digital health projects that turn ideas into practical, sustainable solutions for Metro South Health.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MS10693598 |
| Closing date | 12-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Kayla Gifford |
| Contact details | 0434 276 094 Access the National Relay Service |
Your new role:
As Principal Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex digital health projects—from investment concept and business case development through planning, governance, implementation and completion. You will manage scope, budget, resources, risks and benefits while engaging clinical, executive, operational and technical stakeholders to deliver sustainable solutions that meet health service needs and support safe, effective patient care.
About you:
You are a highly experienced digital health project leader who thrives on delivering complex initiatives, engaging diverse stakeholders and turning strategic priorities into sustainable outcomes.
- Proven experience delivering multiple complex digital health projects end-to-end, preferably in healthcare.
- Strong expertise in business cases, investment planning, budgets, governance and project delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage resources and drive outcomes across competing priorities.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including clinical and executive environments.
- Experience with PRINCE2, Agile Scrum or other best-practice project methodologies, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
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About Digital Health & Informatics
Digital Health & Informatics delivers digital health and ICT services across Metro South Health, connecting patients, clinicians and technology to improve healthcare outcomes.
The team spans digital strategy and security, analytics, project delivery, innovation and research, clinical consultation, ICT operations and telehealth, supporting services across Metro South Health hospitals and community facilities including PAH, Logan, QEII, Redland and Beaudesert Hospitals.
What we can offer you:
- We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
- We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
- We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
- You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.
We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.
We are better together.
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 for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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