What we do

Lead Australia's Digital Health Evolution

Lead Australia's connected healthcare system

Lead Australia's Digital Health Evolution

Lead Australia's connected healthcare system

Are you ready for your next leadership challenge?

About the Australian Digital Health Agency

When it comes to improving the health of all Australians, the role of digital innovation and connection is a vital part of a modern, accessible healthcare system.


The Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) is a corporate Commonwealth entity established by the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Establishing the Australian Digital Health Agency) Rule 2016.


Under the backdrop of COVID-19, digital health has seen exponential growth in relevance and importance, making it more pertinent than ever for all Australians and healthcare providers.

Australian Digital Health Agency Workforce Strategy 2021-2026

The Australian Digital Health Agency’s Workforce Strategy 2021-2026 has been developed to govern how we as an Agency will build, strengthen and future proof our workforce over the next five years.

To read the document, click here.Ā 

Australian Digital Health Agency Leadership Strategy 2022-2023

The Australian Digital Health Agency’s Leadership Strategy 2022-2023 builds on the leadership component of the Workforce Strategy 2021–2026 priorities, to build good leaders and empower them to lead. This strategy reinforces the way that we as leaders will collaborate with, engage, coach and learn from each other in achieving our organisational goals.

To read the document, click here.Ā 

National Healthcare Interoperability Plan

The Connecting Australian Healthcare – National Healthcare Interoperability Plan 2023-2028Ā outlines a national vision to share consumer health information in a safe, secure and seamless manner and identifies 44 actions across five priority areas relating to identity, standards, information sharing, innovation and measuring benefits.

Download the plan, here.

Vision

A healthier future for Australians through connected healthcare.

Mission

To create a collaborative environment to accelerate adoption and use of innovative digital services and technologies.

Australian Digital Health Agency's values

Collaborative

We get our best results working
collaboratively – this is how we excel.

Innovative

We seek to understand new and
different ways to improve delivery and performance for digital health.

Transparent

We share our knowledge and our skills because, when we work in an open and frank way, we demonstrate that we trust and respect each other.

Accountable

We are all accountable for living our values and taking responsibility for our actions. When we think this way, we will always be focusing on doing things that are right and good.

Respectful and trusting

We care about each other and we treat everyone in a way that we would want to be treated. We know with conviction that we can rely on each other because it is only together that we can achieve greatness.

Australian Digital Health Agency's values

Collaborative

We get our best results working
collaboratively – this is how we excel.

Innovative

We seek to understand new and
different ways to improve delivery and performance for digital health.

Transparent

We share our knowledge and our skills because, when we work in an open and frank way, we demonstrate that we trust and respect each other.

Accountable

We are all accountable for living our values and taking responsibility for our actions. When we think this way, we will always be focusing on doing things that are right and good.

Respectful and trusting

We care about each other and we treat everyone in a way that we would want to be treated. We know with conviction that we can rely on each other because it is only together that we can achieve greatness.

Australian Digital Health Agency Opportunities

As the Chief Operating Officer, you will be integral to the Corporate Services Division (CSD), ensuring the Agency operates with efficiency and effectiveness. As the health landscape evolves with a digital focus, the COO will identify opportunities to streamline processes and solidify corporate governance. This leadership role demands an individual who can guide the division, influence the culture, and prepare the workforce for the challenges of national health reform. As a key executive, you will provide valuable insights to the Agency Board, represent the Agency at key events, and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Success Profile

To obtain a comprehensive Success Profile on this role, click here.