About the role:

The Manager, Information and Emerging Technology leads the team responsible for the department's information management capability and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. The role integrates two critical functions: information governance and enablement, and AI and emerging technology strategy, ensuring they operate as a connected capability where sound information practices provide the foundation for responsible technology adoption.

The role operates within a shared services model, providing information management and emerging technology services to both the Department of Health and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH). This includes active engagement with DFFH to understand needs, shape priorities and ensure governance and guidance supports their operational and strategic requirements.

Reporting to the Director, Strategy, Architecture and Planning, the Manager sets the strategic direction and work program for their team, manages resourcing and priorities, and provides authoritative advice to senior leaders across the organisation on information, data governance and emerging technology matters.

Working closely with leaders in enterprise architecture, strategic business advisory, solution design and cybersecurity, the Manager ensures information and emerging technology considerations are embedded across the demand, design and delivery lifecycle. The role acts as the connective layer between operational information management practices and strategic AI and technology adoption, ensuring both are aligned to enterprise direction and departmental priorities.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected. We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

• Applies information and content management frameworks, standards and guidance to support consistent and compliant information practices across the department.
• Contributes ideas and practical improvements that enable safer and more effective use of information.
• Explains information governance and compliance requirements in ways that are accessible and relevant to non‑specialist audiences.
• Supports early planning and design discussions by identifying information‑related considerations, risks and dependencies

Qualification/Specialist Expertise

• Tertiary qualification in information management, information technology, digital disciplines, data, law, public policy, or a related field is desirable.
• Professional training or certification relevant to information governance, digital governance, privacy, artificial intelligence, or emerging technologies is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience advising on the implications of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation or advanced collaboration tools, with the ability to balance innovation, productivity, risk and compliance is required.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.