Program Manager Strategic Projects Digital Health / Program Manager Digital Transformation
- Perth Metropolitan, Western Australia
- Department of Health
- Fixed Term - Full Time
- Closing at: Sep 22 2026 - 16:00 AWST
- Level 8
- Digital Health
- Department of Health > Digital Health
- PSO Level 8 $163,427 - $176,990 per annum
- 2.0
- 00023302 00023303
- East Perth
- Contract, Program and Project Administrators
VCID No: 745833
We currently have two Fixed Term Full Time positions available for 12 months, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within DOH and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Position Profiles:
Program Manager – Strategic Projects
The Program Manager leads and manages a team to deliver a portfolio of strategic, highly complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives within the Digital Health Division. This may include coordination of team resources to provide additional support to other interdependent deliverables across the Division.
This role provides end-to-end leadership across program initiation, planning, development, delivery, and benefits realisation, ensuring activities are executed on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with approved business cases or program schedules. The Program Manager is accountable for team leadership, program governance, overseeing financial, risk and issue management, to ensure successful delivery, benefits realisation, and strategic alignment with divisional, organisational and broader government objectives.
Program Manager - Digital Transformation and Strategy
The Program Manager leads and manages a portfolio of strategic, highly complex, multi-disciplinary programs and initiatives in the Digital Health Division. This role provides end-to-end leadership across program initiation, planning, development, delivery, and benefits realisation, ensuring programs are executed on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with approved business cases or program schedules. The Program Manager is accountable for program governance, overseeing financial, risk and issue management, to ensure successful delivery, benefits realisation, and strategic alignment with divisional, organisational and broader government objectives.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here.
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Forms (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Marlene Smedley, Senior HR Consultant on (08) 6143 5353.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria (noting both positions have the same Selection Criteria and only one application is necessary to apply for both positions) in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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