- Lead the ICT program for the Frankston Hospital Redevelopment and contribute to future integration of ICT functions across the new Bayside Health entity
- Oversee the security, reliability, and efficiency of all digital plans, operations and major projects
- Build trusted relationships with senior clinical and organisational stakeholders, vendors, executives and strategic partners.
The Position
Peninsula Health is the major public health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing world-class healthcare
for a community of 300,000 people. The vision of the health service is to provide exceptional health and community care and to realise that vision they seek people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategy, Capital and Digital the Chief Information Officer (CIO) will be accountable for Peninsula Health’s overall strategic vision and leadership for digital health and technology. The CIO will lead a large team and provide technical expertise across all layers of ICT Operations including service desk, mobile device support, application and integration services, digital health applications, network and communication services, cybersecurity and ICT risk management. The CIO will provide the security, reliability, and efficiency of all digital plans, operations and major projects while championing the digital literacy and technology engagement of all employees. The CIO will lead the successful implementation of the Frankston Hospital Redevelopment ICT program and be a major contributor to the future integration of ICT functions across the new Bayside Health entity. Bayside Health is the working title of the new merged service that will come into being on 1 Jan 2026 bringing together Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service.
As an experienced operational leader, the appointee will have knowledge of the health sector or closely related complex environment and have worked with teams through significant change within the operational ICT area. Resilience and highly developed problem-solving skills will be key to the success of this role, as will the ability to balance the current needs of the organisation and future capability. This position requires an individual who can build strong relationships across a broad range of stakeholders, including the digital working groups of the five hospitals within the entity. CIO will be influential, collaborative and strategic in approach and embrace change to support better health outcomes for the community.
The Organisation
We provide care for local residents from birth right through to end of life care, as well as a comprehensive range of sub-specialties including emergency medicine, intensive care, obstetrics and gynaecology, aged care, rehabilitation, oncology, mental health, and care in the home. Providing world-class care to our community is at the heart of what we do. Our growing reputation for excellence in research and care propels us as leaders in the healthcare space. With 13 main locations, including Frankston and Rosebud Hospital, we are the largest healthcare provider across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
To apply – click ‘Apply Now’, using reference PEHcio0525, addressing your cover letter and resume to Sandra Kerr or Alice Silver, of Future Leadership™, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.
