Director Architecture Practice and Delivery

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. Join us to grow, develop, and advance your career without the need to relocate or compromise your current lifestyle. We promote an inclusive workplace culture where everyone at the Agency lives our values in pursuit of a healthier future for all Australians. Our passion and commitment to reconciliation demonstrates our dedication to create inclusive environments, and social responsibility, all to support you in seamlessly balancing life and career.

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. As custodians of this ecosystem, we manage products through comprehensive analysis, innovative architecture, and user-centric design. Your expertise will be instrumental in crafting a seamless digital health journey. This is your opportunity to leave a lasting imprint in the realm digital health.

About the Role

The Australian Digital Health Agency is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director Architecture Practice and Delivery (EL2) to join our team in a full-time ongoing position. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of Architecture-focused Project Managers and Business Analysts to deliver key outcomes for the Architecture Branch.

As the Director of Architecture Practice and Delivery (APD), you will be responsible for coordinating Architecture activities across Agency projects, product releases, and BAU functions. You will ensure that architecture processes are followed, resources are efficiently allocated, and Architecture collaborates effectively with the rest of the Agency.

You will work closely with the Branch Manager and Architecture Directors to plan branch initiatives, budgets, and procurement activities. Additionally, you will oversee the development of the Architecture Strategy and Roadmaps, playing a key role in driving strategic goals and ensuring their successful implementation. You will also be responsible for the Architecture front of house function, providing a single point of contact for the Agency to engage with Architecture.

Skills and Experience

• Hold tertiary qualifications in ICT Management or demonstrate equivalent expertise through extensive professional experience and ICT certifications.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, and Digital Health Architecture areas.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams within the Architecture domain.
• Strong coordination skills to manage Architecture activities across various projects, product releases, and BAU functions.
• Experience in planning branch initiatives, budgets, and procurement activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage the Architecture front of house function and engage with the Agency.

For all queries relating to the responsibilities of the position, please contact Timothy Panoho at Timothy.Panoho@digitalhealth.gov.au

Our Benefits

• Ask us about our 2025-26 salary increases, annual performance reviews and superannuation employer contribution of 15.4%.
• Salary packaging (also known as salary sacrifice) is available.
• Annual Christmas closedown– with no leave deduction!
• Our Wellbeing Sessions & Employee Assistance Program will give you the best opportunity to balance work and life
• Work From Home & Attractive Flexible Working Arrangements: All staff can apply for flexible work arrangements that offer a range of options for how, when and where you work.
• Collaborative workspaces with new technology available within central locations.
• Agency Study bank: Our employees are eligible for financial assistance up to 100% of costs and up to 7.5 hours per week study leave as per our study assistance guidelines.
• Generous leave opportunities including Parental (primary & secondary), compassionate, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Leave, Cultural, Emergency Response, Defence, Half Pay option, and Portability of leave across most State and Federal government agencies.
• TOIL: in lieu of reasonable hours worked is offered also to EL staff however requires recording of hours worked.

Notes: Order of Merit: Applicants rated as suitable will be placed in a merit pool that may be used to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing positions throughout the Agency for up to 18 months.

Eligibility

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a higher clearance if required by the Agency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain national police check.
• Australian Citizenship is a condition of eligibility.

Application

To apply for the role, please submit your resume and a cover letter (1 page maximum) addressing the skills and experience requirements above and outlined in the position description. Please contact the recruitment team at careers@digitalhealth.gov.au with queries relating to the application process.

Closing Date: Wednesday 9th April 2025, 11pm (AEST)