Digital Operations Manager

Lead and manage Information and Communications Technology operational services across multiple domains that directly support clinical service delivery.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Digital Operations Manager to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for a multidisciplinary Operations team
• Lead the planning, delivery, and lifecycle management of critical assets and end-of-life replacement programs
• Provide authoritative operational and strategic advice to executives, senior managers, and stakeholders on risks
• Manage budgets, resources, and workforce allocation to balance business-as-usual service delivery with major digital transformation projects

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• While not mandatory, a tertiary qualification in any related field is highly desirable
• This position may incur overtime or extended hours beyond standard business hours
• This position may be required to participate in on-call arrangements
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time (three months, with possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $5,986.60 - $6,334.60 per fortnight

About Us

The Digital Health and Innovation (DHI) division has been established to drive significant service improvements and digital transformation opportunities, in alignment with the strategic objectives outlined in the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services (GCHHS) Strategic Plan 2028 (G28).

DHI is responsible for enhancing efficiency and service delivery improvements to optimise Health Service performance. It also oversees strategic partnerships that help the Health Service implement alternative models of service delivery, ensuring value for money, and driving improvements in performance, and innovation.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC689546

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.