Lead organisation-wide transformation across data, digital, AI and clinical innovation, driving measurable improvements in patient outcomes and performance for The Royal Melbourne Hospital, one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Director - Digital Transformation and Clinical Innovation

• Brand new, 2 years fixed term opportunity to lead strategically important transformation initiatives across RMH
• Lead, mentor and develop the transformation office project delivery team
• A pivotal role in RMH’s strategic direction

About the role
Reporting directly to the Chief Transformation Officer, this pivotal leadership role will shape and lead strategically important transformation initiatives enabled by data, digital technology and artificial intelligence across The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

As a core member of the RMH Transformation Office, the Director will provide strategic leadership across clinical AI, the Clinical Informatics Centre, strategic industry partnerships, digitally enabled models of care and digital health-focused health services research. The role will lead major organisation-wide and cross-portfolio initiatives, translating investment in digital innovation into measurable improvements in patient outcomes, workforce experience, operational performance and organisational capability.

Success in this role will require an exceptional ability to connect strategy, innovation and implementation, partnering across RMH to bring together diverse clinical, digital, quality, research and transformation expertise. Key partnerships will include Digital Innovation and its Strategic Automation and Digital Experience team; the Chief Quality Officer portfolio, including Health Intelligence and Quality Improvement; the Director – Clinical Transformation, Innovation and Reform; the Clinical Informatics Centre; and RMH clinical and research teams.

About You
You are an accomplished senior leader with strategic vision, strong clinical and digital expertise, and a commitment to living The Melbourne Way — putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together.

You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience in digital health, clinical transformation, clinical informatics, health service innovation or a related field, with a track record of delivering measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of clinical AI, digital health technologies and data-driven transformation, with experience translating innovation into safe, scalable and sustainable practice.
• Proven ability to lead complex, organisation-wide transformation initiatives and bring together clinical, digital, operational, research and quality expertise.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strategic partnerships and align diverse stakeholders around shared priorities.
• Experience applying research, evaluation, implementation science or improvement methodologies to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, digital health, health informatics, health services research, business, management or a related discipline.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).

• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.