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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Program Director, Health Transformation Lab
About the role
Reporting to the Executive Chair, Health Transformation Lab, the Program Director will lead the management, delivery and growth of the RMIT-Cisco Health Transformation Lab’s program of work. The role will translate the Lab’s strategic direction into an integrated portfolio of applied innovation, partnerships and activities, while building new opportunities for growth and impact.
This is a highly visible leadership role suited to an experienced program, partnership and innovation leader who can operate effectively across complex organisational and external stakeholder environments. You will lead the Health Transformation Lab team and oversee its portfolio of programs and projects, including the NIIN Health Alliance, while developing strategic partnerships and a strong pipeline of new projects, funding opportunities and collaborations.
A key focus will be applied innovation across digital health, AI and emerging technologies, helping progress ideas from concept and prototyping through to pilots, implementation and adoption. You will also support connecting RMIT capabilities with external healthcare innovation opportunities, working across Colleges, research centres, innovation assets and professional portfolios.
Key priorities
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to holding a valid Victorian Working with Children Check and other checks as required by the role.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your interest and suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description or contact Daniela Alvarez via email at daniela.alvarez.arambula@rmit.edu.au for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity.
Applications close Sunday, 29th of November at 11:59 PM.
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
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