Manager AI Innovation Hub

Develop your career with Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland which extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

About this role

We're excited to welcome the Manager Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Hub to our Digital Health and Technology Portfolio. This position provides leadership of Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service AI strategy, implementation of SCH developed AI initiatives and development of partnerships with SCH staff, tertiary educational organisations and private industry to identify and address SCH challenges or improve SCH outcomes. The role will require the knowledge and experience to build this new function within Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. lead AI strategy development, AI product and solution development as well as the skills to manage a team of AI developers. Strong engagement and partnering skills across a range of varied stakeholders will also be crucial to the success of this exciting and transformative role.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide authoritative, expert and timely advice within the Digital Health and Technology Portfolio and to the Chief Digital Officer, Executive and other stakeholders on AI innovation strategy, AI product and solution development services, ensuring the successful planning, delivery, support and sustainability of initiatives.
• Build the new AI Innovation Hub function and establish a positive culture that underpins the successful development of an AI innovation strategy and creation of an environment that enables new transformational ideas to come to fruition through successful initiation and implementation.
• Leverage strong communication and collaboration skills to build partnerships with Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health staff (clinical, technical and corporate), Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI), tertiary educational organisations and private industry to help deliver on the AI innovation strategy and tackle the challenges faced by Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health.
• Foster research in AI in healthcare and actively seek opportunities to participate in relevant studies in partnership with the Sunshine Coast Health Institute and partners.

Remuneration value up to $187 651 p.a., comprising salary between $155 432 - $164 467 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO8).

Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.