Job Requisition ID: 8608
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Employment Type: Full Time
Posting Date: 2 Jul 2026
Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.
As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
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Shape Digital Healthcare. Drive Innovation. Improve Lives.
About the Department of Clinical Informatics
The Department of Clinical Informatics is where healthcare and technology come together to transform patient care.
Established in 2025, we bring together clinical, digital and innovation expertise to shape the future of healthcare across Monash Health. Our multidisciplinary team spans Nursing, Medical, Allied Health and Community Informatics, Digital Clinical Learning and Change, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Informatics, User Experience and Clinical Coding.
The Department is committed to building a high-performing team and improving patient outcomes through digital innovation, aligned with the Monash Health Strategic Plan and Digital & Data Plan.
If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration and using technology to make a real difference in healthcare, this newly created full-time, ongoing role offers the chance to help shape the future from the ground up.
About the Role
This ground-breaking role is designed to enable our clinical teams to readily and safely transform patient care, using digital technologies. Intersecting with clinical practice, digital health, change management and workplace capability building, this is a rare opportunity to lead the transition of our clinicians, in all professional streams, to embrace the benefits of a digitally thinking workplace.
Far from a “Business As Usual” role, this opportunity will suit individuals seeking to leverage strategic leadership and advice to engineer a significant change in the way we deliver patient care. Acknowledging the rapid rate of change in the digital space, you are not deterred by uncertainty. If appointed, you will relish the chance to apply your innovative thinking skills to build diverse, agile, high performing teams.
As a key member of our Clinical Informatics leadership team, your success will be measured across three key result areas:
Leadership of change of learning functions and practices
Collaboration with Clinical Informatics and Digital and Information Division
Stakeholder engagement and relationship development
You’ll appreciate that the collaborative nature of this role will see you working on site at least three days per week, with flexible working arrangements available. With accountability for the function across the whole of organisation, travel across Monash Health will be required.
About You
You have a keen understanding of informatics as well as demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles. Described as visionary, you also have the ability to translate organisational objectives into practical and effective practices that advance care at the operational level.
You are comfortable working with ambiguity. Your emotional intelligence equips you with the skills and strategies to navigate the challenges of change respectfully, professionally and sensitively, adapting your style to meet the needs of varying audiences.
Our clinical teams are highly skilled, busy and saturated with information. Your job will be to enhance their Joy in Work through equipping them with a relevant, digitally-enabled approach that will see them continue to deliver consistently high standards of care in the community we serve.
What you need
Your ability to engage and influence effectively across a range of professional groups, pivoting seamlessly between clinical, technical and strategic perspectives, will be key to your success.
To be considered for this role, you’ll need to demonstrate:
Deep clinical systems expertise and success leading enterprise change
Strategic leadership of integrated change and learning functions to drive enterprise-wide digital transformation
Intimate appreciation of transformation as it relates to building digital capability
Expertise in adult learning, enabling success driving digital adoption and optimisation
Awareness of digital architecture and how systems communicate, share, exchange and use data
Detailed knowledge of clinical safety and risk management
Data and information fluency
Current Ahpra registration, a postgraduate qualification in Digital Health, Informatics, Learning/Education, Change Management and/or leadership are required.
Why join Monash Health?
This is more than a digital role—it's your chance to transform healthcare at scale. Working at the intersection of clinical care, technology and innovation, you'll help create smarter digital solutions that improve patient outcomes and support the clinicians who deliver them every day
At Monash Health, you will:
Lead a state-wide service with real impact
Work within a values-driven, purpose-led organisation
Be part of a connected network of clinical, academic and system leaders
Help drive innovation, inclusion and better health outcomes
We offer:
The opportunity to make a real impact on patient experience
A supportive, collaborative team environment
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
The chance to be part of Victoria’s largest public health service
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Anthony Pham, Deputy Chief Nursing and Midwifery Information Officer on 0435 968 584.
To view the Position Description, please click the link below:
#8608 Head of Clinical Digital Change and Learning 2026 Post Consultation.pdf
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
Ready to transform healthcare?
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close 26th July 2026.
