The role

Our opportunity

Are you an experienced stakeholder engagement professional with a talent for building strong partnerships and delivering meaningful outcomes?

The Australian Digital Health Agency is seeking a highly motivated APS6 Partnerships Lead to join the Partnerships and Education Branch within the Policy, Programs and Engagement Division. In this role, you will act as a key liaison between the Agency and stakeholders across the digital health ecosystem, including government jurisdictions, industry stakeholders and other key partners, helping to strengthen relationships, drive collaboration, and support the adoption of digital health initiatives.

Working under limited direction, you will:

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Lead engagement activities that support the National Digital Health Strategy.
• Manage contracts, procurement processes, reporting requirements and associated financial administration.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and opportunities to improve stakeholder outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, correspondence and advice for internal and external audiences.
• Facilitate meetings, represent stakeholder interests and contribute to strategic initiatives.

We're looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Sound judgement and the ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent communication and influencing capabilities.
• Experience managing competing priorities in a complex environment.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant digital health initiatives while developing your skills in stakeholder engagement, partnership development and management, project support and government operations.

How to apply

To apply for these opportunities, please submit your resume and a cover letter (1 page maximum) addressing the requirements outlined above and in the candidate pack. 

Job description

About us

The Australian Digital Health Agency leads the national effort to digitally enable Australia’s health system. We support the delivery of person-centred, connected healthcare through the development and adoption of digital health services and systems. Our work includes managing My Health Record, electronic prescriptions, and the 1800MEDICARE app, ensuring a healthier future for all Australians through connected healthcare.

Eligibility requirements

Australian citizenship is a mandatory eligibility requirement. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain both a national police clearance and a baseline security clearance, with the capacity to attain a higher-level clearance if required by the Agency.

 

About the agency

Tasked with improving health outcomes for Australians through the delivery of digital healthcare systems and the national digital health strategy, the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) commenced operations on 1 July 2016. 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 healthcare professionals who look after them

Notes

To learn more about the Agency, our employee benefits, and what our people have to say about working with us, visit our Careers page.

 

For queries relating to the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. For position-specific enquiries, please refer to the contact details provided in the candidate pack.

 

The position may be filled in Brisbane, Sydney or Canberra.

 

Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026, 11:30pm

Salary: $101,379 - $114,373 plus 15.4% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.