Director Technology Partnerships

Director Technology Partnerships – The Royal Children's Hospital Overview The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) has a Vision of "A world where all kids thrive". RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. With more than 150 years of history since its founding in 1870, RCH delivers a full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services, tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients across Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other Australian states and overseas. The Hospital employs over 6,000 staff, runs on an $850 million budget, and reports 300,000+ specialist clinic appointments, 90,000+ emergency department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries annually. RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards and to staff safety and culture through the Compact. About the Role This permanent full‑time position is within the Information & Communication department. The Director, Technology Partnerships will lead business engagement and planning processes, manage and coordinate all engagement activities between the department and hospital leadership, and direct the preparation of plans for each major technological initiative undertaken at the Royal Children’s Hospital. You will build trusted, regular relationships with clinical and administrative leaders at the RCH and the wider precinct, ensuring IT services are aligned with optimal patient care and the strategic plan. As an IT leadership team member, you will drive planning for the design, implementation and delivery of IT services, owning and overseeing programmes to keep ICT Department actions consistent over time. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver effective working relationships with colleagues across ICT Services and the wider business. Lead a diverse team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence. Identify emerging technologies and trends to keep the organisation compliant with legislation and able to innovate successfully. Develop and maintain robust Risk Management and Disaster Recovery plans for the ICT infrastructure and systems. Lead and manage a team, fostering accountability and high performance. Contribute to a strong people culture focused on inclusivity and respect. Required Skills & Experience Demonstrable ability to build relationships across ICT services and the wider business. Substantial experience managing stakeholders at different organisational levels, listening, building trust, negotiating and influencing outcomes. Experience in Business Analysis and Service Management, with best‑practice process improvement and ITIL methodologies. Knowledge of enterprise applications such as MS Teams, Office 365, cloud storage, identity management and integration with core business systems. Proven track record of strategic business engagement involving complex IT and business change projects from conception to delivery. Delivery experience for fit‑for‑purpose, reliable solutions with resilience for current/future customer and business requirements. Experience across all stages of the project life cycle, including user requirements definition, system testing and user acceptance testing. Knowledge or experience with both traditional and agile delivery methodologies. Independent decision‑making ability and readiness for higher‑level leadership responsibilities in critical situations. Understanding of health‑sector technologies such as EMR, medical machinery, patient booking systems, etc. Benefits Salary packaging. Parkville location, close to public transport. Discounted on‑site car parking. Other Requirements Current National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to obtain one. Valid Working with Children Check. Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation – Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure. Application Process Provide a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability in line with the requirements. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Apply online by clicking the "Apply" button. For more information please contact Legal and Equal Opportunity The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. Vaccine requirements are user compliance with influenza annual vaccination, and other disease immunity, unless approved medical exemption. Employment is conditional on successful completion of background checks, reference checks, and other procedures such as the RCH Staff Immunisation policy. Applications close 05 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr