Digital Health Lead, Interconnected Care Project

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Full Time (1.0 EFT) appointment 
• Fixed term opportunity until Dec 2026
• Classification: HS6
• The Alfred location
• Great staff benefits 

The Department

The role will work closely with both the Interconnected Care Team, broader Operational teams and will report professionally through to the Digital Health Division. The Digital Health Division is responsible for enabling clinical staff to deliver timely, quality care to our patients and carers through innovative use of information technologies, and through strategic management of information and data across the organisation.

Position Summary

Alfred Health is transforming approaches to healthcare delivery through our Interconnected Care Program. We aim to optimise patient care coordination, improve patient access, maximise resource utilisation, and enhance the overall healthcare experience for both patients and employees through innovative technologies, process enhancements, and new care models.We're looking for a dynamic and passionate Interconnected Care Digital Health Lead to support the operationalisation of new interconnected care models.

The Digital Health Lead will progress the integration of digital health systems used across our healthcare facilities and in patient homes, ensuring high-quality patient care through innovative and accessible digital solutions, they will support the development of innovative care models, escalation processes and patient safety protocols that ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. The primary focus will be operationalising acute care pathways both within and outside the hospital setting, including the implementation of virtual care digital solutions to facilitate efficient and effective healthcare delivery beyond traditional hospital settings.

 Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end project management for Alfred Health Digital Health aspects of the Interconnected Care Program 
• Prepare and manage a master plan for the Interconnected Care portfolio of digital projects, including scope, timelines, key milestones, and dependencies between projects and working groups.
• Develop an implementation and support plan (deployment plan). This plan will include Digital Health projects and coordination of business-managed ICT involvement as required. 
• Provide technical expertise on digital health systems 
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About You

•          A visionary leader who is passionate about innovating healthcare delivery.
•          Demonstrated experience in project management within a healthcare setting, focusing on implementing technology-driven care solutions.
•          Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and lead through change.
•          A commitment to delivering patient-centred care and the ability to operationalise complex care pathways in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications and  Experience required

• Qualification in Project Management and an appropriate health qualification
• Experience in e-health services operational or project management is highly desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills in managing multiple stakeholders and teams across concurrent streams of development work 
• Strong communication skills both oral and written 
• Experience in project management in complex environments is essential 

Staff benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services, payroll deductible expense
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance 

Apply Now to Make a Difference!

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, detailing your experience and how you can contribute to this innovative project.

For more information, refer to the position description below. If you’d like to discuss the role, please contact Tracey Panozzo, Director Interconnected Care at  t.panozzo@alfred.org.au.

Applications close at 11.00pm on Friday 06th of June 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au