Director - Digital Health and Innovation

Director - Digital Health and Innovation

Griffith University’s Health Group is seeking a visionary leader to join us as Director – Digital Health and Innovation . In this senior leadership role, you will drive strategic transformation across the Health Group by integrating digital technologies and AI into education, research, and practice. You will shape the future of health innovation, foster cross-sector collaboration, and prepare graduates to thrive in a digitally enabled health ecosystem.

Why Griffith Griffith brings together exceptional minds from across the globe and from all walks of life to do incredible work, questioning and challenging in pursuit of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a forward-looking digital health strategy, positioning the Health Group as a national and global leader in digital health innovation.
• Mentor and support academic staff to build expertise in digital health, fostering a team of champions in this field.
• Lead the design and integration of digital health and AI capabilities across health programs, equipping graduates for the workforce of the future.
• Embed digital literacy and innovation into teaching and learning to enhance student success, retention, and career readiness.
• Champion interdisciplinary research in digital health, translating findings into scalable, real-world solutions.
• Build strategic collaborations with health providers, technology leaders, and government agencies to co-create impactful digital health initiatives.
• Represent Griffith University nationally and internationally, contributing to policy, thought leadership, and sector-wide digital transformation.
• This is a fixed-term, full-time appointment for five years, based at the Gold Coast. You may be required to work across other campus locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary and Term

Salary Range

The full-time equivalent base salary for a Professor (Level E) will be $215,130 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be $251,703 per annum. An attractive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Qualifications

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following :

Closing date : Monday, 24 November at 11 : 59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1–2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.

Notes

All Griffith University campuses are located on traditional lands. This job description is subject to review and may be adjusted in line with the Health Group’s requirements.

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