Program Director

Job title : Program Director
Location : Queensland
Job type : Contract or Temp
Job reference : 1481265
Position Details / Program Director (Digital Lead)

About the Organization: Currently recruiting for a Queensland Government department to secure a Program Director. The PD oversees the management of the public health system in Queensland, aiming to create better healthcare outcomes for Queenslanders. The department is committed to working with individuals who share its organisational goals and thrive in its workplace environment.


About the Role: The Digital Lead will report to the Senior Director and will have program/project level oversight and accountability for various aspects of digital implementation in new or redeveloped Queensland Health facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a significant budget, ensuring effective allocation and utilization of resources.
  • Lead a large Program workforce, including employees, contractors, and service organizations, ensuring efficient and ethical delivery of program services.
  • Provide expert advice and strategic input into the development of project deliverables, ensuring alignment with quality standards and compliance with government policies.
  • Oversee the successful delivery of complex ICT projects, ensuring alignment with program outcomes and customer needs.
  • Ensure alignment with the departments strategic direction and government initiatives, influencing and collaborating accordingly.
  • Manage programs according to best practice guidelines and formal project management methodologies, ensuring consistent and quality outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, undertaking strategic negotiations and resolving complex risks and issues.
  • Monitor and report on program-related trends, capability development, and performance against project plans and budgets.
  • Maintain project management capability within the Division by leading, managing, and directing multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Liaise, consult, and negotiate with key senior stakeholders across government departments. 
This role will have large levels of accountability, individuals that have managed budgets above $50million in revenue will only be considered

If you believe you possess the necessary skills and experience to excel in this role and are passionate about driving impactful change in healthcare technology, we encourage you to apply now.