Assistant Director, Compliance Outreach

The Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) is responsible for national digital health services and systems, with a focus on engagement, innovation and clinical quality and safety. Our focus is on putting data and technology safely to work for patients, consumers and the health care professionals who look after them.

The role is located within the Compliance Outreach Section of the Policy Programs and Engagement Division, which is responsible for driving program delivery, reporting and outcomes. The Compliance Outreach Section strives to support participants in the My Health Record system to understand and comply with their obligations, as outlined in the My Health Records Act 2012 and the My Health Records Rule 2016.

In undertaking the role, the Assistant Director, Compliance Outreach will be responsible for managing regulatory compliance functions in alignment with the Agency’s Compliance Framework. This includes:

• strategic planning and delivery of compliance functions including audits, issues management, quality assurance and stakeholder engagement.
• leading delivery of compliance activities across proactive, reactive and education workstreams.
• supporting other members of the section, including overseeing the work of compliance and assurance advisors.
• collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes and support compliance across the My Health Record ecosystem.

The Division seeks to fill the role of Assistant Director, Compliance Outreach. This is a non-ongoing opportunity for a period of up to 12 months with a possibility of permanent appointment. The position is full-time; however, part-time hours may be considered.

To be successful in the role, the following skills and experience are required:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to suit diverse audiences and translate complex data results into plain language.
• Experience in working with legislation and legislative frameworks.
• High-analytical and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications or experience related to compliance, working with legislation, quality assurance, or translating technical and legislative requirements into plain language, will be highly regarded.

For all queries relating to the responsibilities of the position, please contact Jenni McDonald at *******@digitalhealth.gov.au

The Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, mature aged employees, and careers.

To support our diverse workforce, the Agency is pleased to offer flexible working options to our team members, which includes opportunities for an agreed amount of work performed at home and varied work hours.

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

• Australian Citizenship is a condition of eligibility
• Ability to obtain and maintain national police check
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a level designated by the Agency on request

The position maybe filled in Brisbane, Canberra, or Sydney. To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter.

Please contact the recruitment team at *******@digitalhealth.gov.au with queries relating to the application process.

Closing date: Sunday, 12 May 2024, 11:00pm

Salary: $133,950 to $152,773 (including 15.4% superannuation).

For APS applicants, please refer to APS Jobs for details of salary ranges.