Location:
Located in Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney, with the possibility of fully remote work for the suitable candidate.
Benefits:
- Flex-time arrangements and other additional APS benefits are available.
- 15.4% superannuation contributions and a competitive salary.
About the Agency
As the steward for digitally enabling Australia's health system, the Agency plays a key role in coordinating national engagement, delivery, and adoption of digital health to facilitate person-centred, connected healthcare. Our responsibilities span national digital health services and systems, including My Health Record, Electronic Prescriptions, and my health App.
At the Australian Digital Health Agency, we celebrate the agility of remote work while fostering collaboration with your colleagues. We promote an inclusive workplace culture where everyone at the Agency lives our values in pursuit of a healthier future for all Australians.
About the Division
When you step into our Digital Solutions Division, your creativity and analytical skills become an integral part of shaping our national digital health ecosystem. We're leading the way in shaping the digital landscape, establishing connectivity standards, and designing user-friendly interfaces. Your expertise will be instrumental in crafting a seamless digital health journey.
About the Role
The Australian Digital Health Agency is seeking an Assistant Director, Standards (EL1) for a full-time ongoing position. We have three Assistant Director, Standards roles that will sit within the Informatics and Standards Branch:
• Assistant Director, Standards Adoption (Development)
• Assistant Director, Standards Adoption (Community)
• Assistant Director, Standards Products
Assistant Director, Standards Adoption Roles (Development and Community)
The Agency plays a crucial role as steward of digital health standards within Australian healthcare. The section focuses on Standards Development, Adoption, and Implementation, supported by a shared service team that collaborates across all work streams and projects. These roles require the ability to facilitate technical discussions and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences, working closely with industry partners to adopt and implement digital health standards.
Key Responsibilities - Development Role:
- Support the digital health community in fostering positive participation in standards development.
- Guide the Australian healthcare technology sector in its adoption and implementation of digital health standards.
- Set the foundation for working relationships between the Agency and standards development organisations.
- Contribute to expert advice to digital health program areas regarding digital health standards.
- Support digital health standards use, development, and implementation with other areas of the Agency.
Key Responsibilities - Community Role:
- Lead the Community Activation workstream with a focus on supporting the development, adoption, and implementation of Digital Health standards through partnerships with stakeholders.
- Work cross-functionally across the Agency to deliver innovative platforms and tools for the digital health standards user community.
- Maintain the Digital Health Standards Roadmap for priority areas for implementation.
- Contribute to expert advice to digital health program areas regarding digital health standards.
Assistant Director, Standards Products
The Assistant Director role will report to the Director, Standards Strategy in the Digital Solutions Division and requires an experienced project manager for the successful delivery of complex digital health standards related projects.
Key Responsibilities - Products Role:
- Creation of gap analysis framework for assessment of digital health standards.
- Maintenance and development of the National Digital Health Standards Catalogue.
- Maintenance and development of Digital Health Standards Procurement Guidelines.
- Other standards development, adoption, and implementation activities as required.
Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital health standards and their application within the sector.
- Proven experience in digital health and related projects.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Highly organised with sound knowledge of digital transformation and interoperability.
- Flexibility to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Experience in managing digital health projects and procurement.
- Experience in Australian Public Service (APS) environments is highly desirable.
Eligibility
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a national police check.
- Australian Citizenship is a condition of eligibility.
Application
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) specifying the position you are applying for: Assistant Director, Standards Adoption (Development), Standards Adoption (Community), or Standards Products. Your cover letter should address the skills and experience required above. For any queries related to the application process, please contact the recruitment team at .
Closing Date: Thursday 20th March 2025, 11pm (AEST)
