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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Digital Health SA –
• Classification: SAES Level 1 – Full Time / Term Contract (Temporary up to three years)

Overview:

The Department for Health and Wellbeing (DHW) is an administrative unit under the Public Sector Act 2009. SA Health is how we describe the public health system as a whole. It includes the Department, the Local Health Networks and Statewide Clinical Support Services, SA Ambulance Service, SA Dental Service, Prison Health, and Drug and Alcohol Services SA.

Governance changes from 1 July 2019 supported the establishment of 10 Local Health Network (LHN) Governing Boards, accountable to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing for delivering health care services to their respective local population and communities working as part of the health system across SA.

The Director, Business Transformation is a key leadership role within SA Health to drive, develop and pragmatic, outcome focussed, safe and to achieve SA Health’s strategic objectives. The role will:

• Lead Digital Health SA (DHSA) portfolio projects and new initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Digital Health Strategy and Enterprise Architecture, which are developed and maintained as an integral component of the role
• Ensure Project Managers for the individual Projects engage the most appropriate capabilities and skills mix that will be required to deliver their respective Projects.
• Provide overall integrity and coherence of the Portfolio of Digital Health Projects.
• Lead and manage the internal service providers and 3rd party vendors to ensure that all aspects of the Portfolio projects are effectively coordinated.
• Report Digital Portfolio progress to the Digital Health SA Steering Committee, Risk Management and Audit Committee, and any other pertinent committees and sub-committees
• Attend and effectively contribute to the Project Boards of the significant projects.
• Direct and oversee the DHSA Program Management Office (PMO) and the in-flight projects.
• Contribute high level and expert advice in system wide strategic projects for the SA Health system.
• Drive, develop, and maintain excellent working relationships and continuous positive interaction with critical stakeholders across SA Health to ensure alignment of the Portfolio outcomes to SA Health and Government reform.

SA Health is committed to delivering a comprehensive and sustainable health system to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Through the initiatives of the SA Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2020-2025, SA Health aims to refocus energy on maintaining good health through prevention, promotion and early intervention plans.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 937207

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Victoria Samuel-White

Senior Manager, Governance and Executive Services

Phone: 7117 6333      

E-mail: victoria.samuel-white@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 28 May  – 11:55 PM

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• 938678 - Director, Business Transformation - Role Description.docx
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