Head of Digital Services at Forensicare

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

161226.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digital Strategy, Cyber Security, Digital Transformation, AI Adoption, IT Governance, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Enterprise Architecture, Data Governance, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Infrastructure Management

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Head of Digital Services Forensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) Fairfield, Melbourne Remuneration & Details Classification: HS10 Salary Range: $161,226 + super + salary packaging Reports to: Executive Director, People & Corporate Services Direct Reports: 3–6 This is not a “keep the lights on” IT role. This is a strategic leadership opportunity to redefine how digital enables care, safety, and operational excellence across a complex, statewide service. You’ll sit at the Senior Leadership table, influencing direction, investment and innovation—while building a modern, resilient and future-ready digital environment. About Us Forensicare is Victoria’s specialist provider of forensic mental health services, supporting consumers across secure inpatient and community settings. Our work is complex, high-impact and deeply rewarding—powered by a growing focus on digital capability, innovation and data-informed care. About the Opportunity As Head of Digital Services, you will lead the end-to-end digital function—strategy, operations, cyber security, and transformation. Reporting to the Executive Director, People & Corporate Services, you will: Set and deliver a multi-year digital and technology roadmap aligned to organisational strategy Lift cyber maturity and resilience across a highly regulated environment Drive enterprise-wide digital transformation, embedding modern, technology-enabled ways of working Lead AI exploration and adoption to improve efficiency and workforce productivity Partner with clinical and corporate leaders to co-design impactful solutions You’ll lead a capable team (3–6 direct reports) and shape the evolution of digital services at scale. What You’ll Be Responsible For Enterprise digital strategy, governance and investment prioritisation Technology operations, service reliability and vendor ecosystem management Cyber security uplift and compliance with government frameworks Data maturity and governance in secure health environments Large-scale organisational change and adoption of new technologies Building a high-performing, future-ready digital team Influencing executive decision-making with strategic insight and foresight What You Bring You are a progressive, enterprise-level digital leader who can balance strategy, execution and influence. Your experience includes: 10+ years in IT, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles Leading complex digital transformations in health, government or regulated sectors Delivering multi-year roadmaps and digital maturity uplift programs Strong expertise across infrastructure, platforms, cyber security and emerging tech Experience introducing AI or advanced technologies into operational environments Proven ability to engage and influence executive and clinical stakeholders Leading teams through significant change with clarity and purpose What You’ll Get To compete with top digital talent, we’re offering a compelling package: Senior-level influence and visibility across a statewide service Flexible and hybrid working options Salary packaging benefits (significantly increase take-home pay) Strong organisational commitment to innovation and digital uplift A values-led, supportive culture focused on safety and wellbeing A chance to do career-defining, purpose-driven work To access a detailed position description, please click Head of Digital Services Or for more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers *Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and interviewed as they are received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated. Eligibility Influenza and Immunisation Evidence This position is subject to a Police Check Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end digital function, including strategy, operations, and cyber security, to redefine digital enablement across a statewide forensic mental health service. Responsible for delivering a multi-year technology roadmap and driving enterprise-wide digital transformation and AI adoption.