Head of Digital Planning

Job Requisition ID: 8649 Legal Entity: Monash Health Location: Employment Type: Full Time Posting Date: 21 Jul 2026 Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives . We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network. To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers. Head of Digital Planning Lead strategic digital portfolio planning and build high-performing business analysis capability About the Service Monash Health is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Digital Planning to lead the planning, prioritisation, governance, and optimisation of its Digital and Information Division (DID) investment and project portfolio. This leadership role combines strategic portfolio oversight with operational leadership of the business analysis function. You will be responsible for shaping digital investment decisions while also leading and developing a team of Business Analysts who support initiative planning across the organisation. Partnering closely with the Head of Digital Delivery, Head of Advisory Services, DID leadership, business stakeholders, and finance, the Head of Digital Planning will ensure digital initiatives are well-defined, strategically aligned, and positioned for successful delivery. About The Role As the Head of Digital Planning, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of portfolio planning frameworks, governance practices, and decision-making processes. You will also lead the Business Analysis practice, building capability, standards, and ways of working that improve the quality and consistency of digital initiative planning across Monash Health. You will provide trusted strategic advice to senior leaders while also providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development to a team of Business Analysts. Key responsibilities include: Leading DID’s digital portfolio planning and prioritisation processes, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and digital priorities. Leading and developing the Business Analysis capability and practice, including frameworks, standards, templates, and methodologies. Managing the DID portfolio planning process and providing oversight of initiative initiation to ensure initiatives are well-scoped, resourced, and ready for delivery. Providing strategic advice to senior leaders on portfolio opportunities, risks, trade-offs, and investment decisions. Leading, coaching, and mentoring a team of Business Analysts, supporting their development, performance, and career pathways. Building strong relationships across business and technology teams to foster collaboration, transparency, and alignment. Supporting resource and capacity planning to optimise the use of funding, capability, and workforce capacity. Establishing performance measures and reporting practices to monitor portfolio progress, outcomes, risks, and value delivery. Championing continuous improvement and best practice approaches in business analysis, business case development, and project initiation. This Full Time, ongoing role is based in our hybrid workplace, with at least three days each week on site and flexibility to work from home. Travel across Monash Health sites will be required. About You You know successful digital transformation is about people—not just technology. You are a strategic digital leader with demonstrated experience in portfolio planning, governance, and investment prioritisation, combined with strong experience leading and developing business analysis or planning teams. You bring the ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level, providing high-level advice to senior stakeholders while also leading and building the capability of a professional team. With strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative leadership style, you will build trusted partnerships across technology, business, and executive teams while developing a high-performing business analysis function. You thrive in an environment that values curiosity, innovation and collaborative problem-solving, and you are motivated by the opportunity to help shape how a leading health service adopts digital solutions that improve care and organisational performance. Why Join Digital Planning? This is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the future of digital healthcare at Victoria’s largest public health service. You will influence how technology investments are prioritised and governed, while also building the business analysis capability that supports successful digital delivery across the organisation. Why join Monash Health? This is more than a digital role—it's your chance to transform healthcare at scale. Working at the intersection of clinical care, technology and innovation, you'll help create smarter digital solutions that improve patient outcomes and support the clinicians who deliver them every day At Monash Health, you will: Lead a state-wide service with real impact Work within a values-driven, purpose-led organisation Be part of a connected network of clinical, academic and system leaders Help drive innovation, inclusion and better health outcomes We offer: The opportunity to make a real impact on patient experience A supportive, collaborative team environment Ongoing learning and development opportunities The chance to be part of Victoria’s largest public health service For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Jason Scarlett, Director, Innovation, Platforms & Partnerships on 0438 920 835 To view the Position Description, click the link below #8649 Head of Digital Planning - Position Description.pdf Our Culture and Values At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. If you're passionate about helping clinicians embrace digital innovation and want to influence the future of healthcare at scale, we'd love to hear from you. Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’ Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. Applications close: 4th August 2026