Project Director

Reporting to the Program Director (Digital Lead), the Project Director is responsible for the delivery of large scale, complex and high-risk IM/ICT projects within the eHealth Digital Capital Program. This role will manage recently identified urgent dependencies and oversee the digital delivery components of the Cairns Hospital kitchen redevelopment. You will provide customer centric delivery, ensuring project outcomes are achieved and digital solutions are delivered that are responsive to customer needs. You will provide expert advice and strategic input into the development of project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and comply with Queensland Health policies, strategies, and Architecture. Are you right for this role? We’re looking for an experienced Project Director who can confidently lead complex, high‑pressure digital and infrastructure delivery in a healthcare environment. You will bring deep expertise in ICT project management, critically with exposure to kitchen management systems or similarly integrated management systems and be able to navigate tight timeframes, critical dependencies, and multidisciplinary stakeholder groups. This role requires someone who can rapidly mobilise, provide clear direction, and drive coordinated ICT planning and delivery across a major construction program. You will be skilled at developing interim and long‑term digital solutions, collaborating closely with clinical, operational, and infrastructure teams, and producing high‑quality artefacts that can be reused across multiple hospital projects. Most importantly, you will be motivated by enabling safe, reliable hospital operations and ensuring the successful transition to a new on‑demand food service model that underpins broader Hospital Rescue Plan outcomes. If you thrive in complex environments, excel at risk mitigation, and can deliver clarity and momentum where it’s urgently needed, this role is designed for you. Qualifications & Experience Significant experience as a Project Director or similar senior ICT project leadership role. Proven track record of delivering large, complex digital projects within a regulated environment. Experience with kitchen management systems or integrated health information systems. Strong stakeholder management and ability to navigate multidisciplinary groups. High competency in risk mitigation, quality assurance, and compliance with Queensland Health policies. How to Apply Submit your CV or resume and a short statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing your experience in each of the key areas outlined above via Smart Jobs today. About the Digital Capital Program – eHealth Queensland eHealth Queensland is one of the largest Information Communication Technology operations in the state. It is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of information systems and technologies so that Queensland Health employees and health providers have access to information that supports the delivery of health care. Queensland Health is currently undertaking one of the largest health infrastructure programmes ever seen in Australia. The largest of these, the Hospital Rescue Plan (HRP), is a visionary programme designed to bring service and capabilities to more Queenslanders than ever before. The Hospital Rescue Plan will deliver 3 new hospitals, a new Queensland Cancer Centre, and the expansion of 11 existing hospitals resulting in 2,600 additional beds across Queensland. This programme represents an opportunity for you to make your mark on the future of healthcare and help shape health centres across Queensland for generations to come. Benefits of working with eHealth Queensland Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading #J-18808-Ljbffr