Business Partner

the original; Canberra; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government in Canberra is seeking a Senior Information Technology Officer Grade B to lead the digital health ICT intake and governance activities, shaping initiative architecture and aligning with strategic directions. You will engage clinical and business stakeholders and drive service engagement to improve patient-centered care.

The role requires NV1 security clearance and includes a six-month temporary term with potential extension or permanency, reporting to the Digital Canberra

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the digital health ICT front door as the primary intake point for new initiatives and ensure requests are captured and progressed.
• Collaborate with Enterprise and Solution Architects to shape initiatives, aligning early with architecture principles and strategy.
• Facilitate intake and triage, coordinating concept development, research spikes, and governance pathways.

Job description

Closes: 16 November 2026

Classification: Senior Information Technology Officer Grade B

Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation

Position No: 70833

Directorate: Digital Canberra

Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 November 2026

Contact Officer: Melissa Devries on [e-mail] or [phone]

Details: The Future Capability Branch is responsible for the development and implementation of the ACT Digital Health Strategy, engagement with clinical and support areas to identify technology solutions to enhance the quality and efficiency of patient-centred care, and ensuring the operations of the Division occur within a robust governance framework. The Branch is comprised of multiple teams who are actively delivering new or improved technology capability across ACT’s health services. We are responsible for reporting services, the ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of data products in the Enterprise Data Platform, and we provide comprehensive data management services.

The Business Partner is responsible for leading the engagement and client service culture within the Digital Health Group to support the diverse range of clients supported by the division across the ACT public health system.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage the digital health ICT front door, acting as the primary intake point for new digital initiatives and ensuring requests are appropriately captured and progressed.
• Work closely with Enterprise and Solution Architects to shape incoming initiatives, ensuring early alignment to architecture principles and strategic direction.
• Facilitate the intake and triage process, including coordinating concept development, research spikes, and progression through governance pathways.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clinical and business stakeholders, building strong relationships and providing guidance on digital pathways and service engagement.
• Support visibility and continuous improvement of the intake and engagement model, ensuring clear communication of demand, status, and next steps across stakeholders.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this classification that contribute to the effective operations of the Directorate

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

• This position requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and possess, or acquire and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) level as an eligibility qualification for the position. If screening is not successful, your employment will not commence or, if already commenced, your employment will be reassessed.
• Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Notes

This is a temporary position available for a period of six months with a possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Note

This is a temporary position available for a period of six months with a possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.